Work Characteristics and Ill Health: Gender Differences in Israel.

Lewin-Epstein, Noah

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ERIC Number: EJ383473

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Work Characteristics and Ill Health: Gender Differences in Israel.

Lewin-Epstein, Noah

Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, v16 n1 p80-104 Feb 1989

The author studied sex differences in the work health association, using a sample of 442 employed men and 243 employed women residing in Israel. Lack of job satisfaction and higher stress were related to illness among men, whereas the effect of excessive work demands was more pronounced among women. (Author/CH)

Descriptors: Adults, Foreign Countries, Health Conditions, Labor Conditions, Quality of Working Life, Sex Differences, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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