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¹Curtin Business School, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA 6845, Australia. m.dockery@curtin.edu.au

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Parental non-standard work schedules negatively impact adolescent wellbeing, particularly in sole-parent families. This study highlights the importance of work-life balance for child mental health in Australia.

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Area of Science:

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Developmental Psychology

Background:

Non-standard work schedules are linked to marital instability and reduced family cohesion.
Limited research exists on the impact of parental non-standard work on children's health and wellbeing.
No Australian studies have specifically addressed this issue in adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between parental work schedules and adolescent wellbeing in Australia.
To address the gap in research concerning sole-parent families and non-standard work arrangements.
To provide evidence on the mental health impacts on adolescents aged 15-20 years.

Main Methods:

Utilized panel data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey.
Employed multilevel linear regression models for analysis.
Examined adolescent mental health using measures from the SF-36 Health Survey.

Main Results:

Parental non-standard work hours were found to negatively impact adolescent wellbeing.
These negative effects were primarily observed within sole-parent families.
The study provides the first Australian evidence on this specific issue.

Conclusions:

Parental working hours and schedules significantly influence adolescent mental health.
Sole-parent families are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of non-standard parental work schedules.
Findings underscore the need for policies supporting work-life balance for parents to promote adolescent wellbeing.