A survey on work-life balance of working parents with preschool children

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23792761
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Community health/Gerontological nurisng
• Research Institution: University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
• Principal Investigator: KUBO Yoko (安井陽子) 産業医科大学, 産業保健学部, 助教 (90412668)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: ワークライフバランス / 精神健康度 / 未就学児 / 育児中の親 / SOC / ソーシャルキャピタル

Outline of Final Research Achievements

To clarify the effects of work-life balance and neighborhood relate on depressive symptoms (as measured by k6), of working parents, a survey was conducted among 988 families. A total of 694 parents (267 males, 427 females) responded to the survey. Participants were divided into two according to the work-life balance score (Yes/No), better work-life balance and neighborhood relationship were associated with decreased depressive symptoms. In conclusion, to maintain good mental health status, it is recommended to keep good work-life balance as well as good neighborhood relationships among working parents.

Free Research Field

精神保健