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The long-run effect of maternity leave benefits on mental health

Evidence from European countries

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ID8018863
AuthorsMauricio Avendaño (0000-0002-7295-2911, London School of Economics and Political Science, corresponding author), Lisa F Berkman, Lisa Berkman, Agar Brugiavini (0000-0002-5871-2575, Ca' Foscari University of Venice), Giacomo Pasini (0000-0002-2052-3453, Ca' Foscari University of Venice)
Year2015
Volume132
Pages45-53
Publication date2015-02-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.02.037
PMID25792339
PMCIDPMC4400242
OpenAlexW2124135043
LanguageEN
Citations received52
References cited48

Depression (economics · Developed country · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Geography · Legislation · Life course approach · Maternity leave · Mental health · Parental leave · Political science · Population · Psychiatry · Scale (ratio · Sick leave · Work (physics · Demography · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Work-Family Balance Challenges

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Citations per year4,73
Citation span2015 - 2026 (12)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
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