Is any job better than no job?: A systematic review
Authors: Sian Price, Hannah Shaw, Fiona Morgan, Rocio Rodriguez Lopez, Kirsty Little, Ciarán Humphreys
Published on: 24th November 2021
This systematic review addresses the question “Is any job better than no job?”. Specifically, it compares health and well-being outcomes in those who are unemployed with those who are in jobs that could be considered poor or low quality and the impact of any movement between them.
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