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Household income mobility and adolescent subjective well-being in China: Analyzing the mechanisms of influence

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  • Xie, Qian-Wen
  • Luo, Xiangyan
  • Lu, Shuang
  • Fan, Xu Li
  • Li, Shi

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The relationship between adult happiness and income has been a topic of extensive discussion. However, among children and adolescents, who are not directly engaged in economic activities, the relationship between household income over time and happiness is more complex and remains less explored.

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  • Xie, Qian-Wen & Luo, Xiangyan & Lu, Shuang & Fan, Xu Li & Li, Shi, 2024. "Household income mobility and adolescent subjective well-being in China: Analyzing the mechanisms of influence," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 164(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:164:y:2024:i:c:s0190740924004547
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107882
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