Job Flexibility, Security Impact Mental Health in Adults

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About The Study: In this study of 18,000 adults who were employed, greater job flexibility was significantly associated with reduced odds of experiencing serious psychological distress and experiencing anxiety. Greater job security was significantly associated with reduced odds of experiencing serious psychological distress and experiencing anxiety.

Authors: Monica L. Wang, Sc.D., M.S., of the Boston University School of Public Health, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.3439)

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