Depression and Relative Earnings in Families

What is it about?

In this study we estimate the effect of share of family income of mothers and fathers on their depression level over time. We examine whether a within-person change in the share of family income has differential effects on depression level of mothers and fathers.

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Why is it important?

This paper studies the effect of individual share of family income on the level of depression. We also study the role gender ideology plays in the relationship between share of family income and depression.