Happiness and job satisfaction in urban China : a comparative study of two generations of migrants and urban locals

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

CHENG, Z.

Univ. of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australie

WANG, H.

Macquarie Univ., Sydney, Australie

SMYTH, R.

Monash University, Melbourne, Australie

Description :
This study investigates determinants of happiness and job satisfaction of urban locals, firstgeneration migrants and new-generation migrants in China’s urban workforce. It presents evidence to suggest that new-generation migrants are less satisfied with their jobs and lives than first-generation migrants, despite having higher income. This finding is consistent with aspirations rising faster than income in China’s fast-growing urban economy.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Urban studies (Harlow), issn : 0042-0980, 2014, vol. 51, n°. 10, p. 2160-2184, nombre de pages : 25, Références bibliographiques : 4 p.

Date :
2014

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Harlow, Longman Group

Langue :
Anglais