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Job Insecurity and Health-Related Outcomes among Different Types of Temporary Workers

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  • Inmaculada Silla

    (University of Valencia)

  • Francisco J. Gracia

    (University of Valencia)

  • José María Peiró

    (University of Valencia)

Abstract

Over the past few decades, the number of flexible workers has increased, a situation that has captured researchers’ attention. Traditionally, temporary workers were portrayed as being disadvantaged compared to permanent workers. But in the new era, temporary workers cannot be treated as a homogeneous group. This study distinguishes between four types of temporaries based on their contract preference and employability level. Furthermore, it compares them with a permanent group. Whether these groups differ on job insecurity and health-related outcomes in a sample of 383 Spanish employees was tested. Differences in well-being and life satisfaction were found, and the hypotheses were supported. The results point out that the temporary workforce is diverse. Therefore, in order to attain a better understanding of the experiences and situations of these workers, it is preferable not to consider them as one homogeneous group.

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  • Inmaculada Silla & Francisco J. Gracia & José María Peiró, 2005. "Job Insecurity and Health-Related Outcomes among Different Types of Temporary Workers," Economic and Industrial Democracy, Department of Economic History, Uppsala University, Sweden, vol. 26(1), pages 89-117, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecoind:v:26:y:2005:i:1:p:89-117
    DOI: 10.1177/0143831X05049404
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