%0 Journal Article
%T Moderating factors of the psychological impact of unemployment
%J Journal of occupational psychology
%D 1980
%A Hepworth, Sue J.
%V 53
%N 2
%P 139-146
%X This study is an exploration of some of the factors important in determining a man's subjective reaction to the experience of unemployment. Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire was used as a normative measure of mental health, and a Present Life Satisfaction Scale was used as a measure of subjective well-being. Length of unemployment was inversely correlated with mental health and well-being; and semi-skilled and unskilled men had poorer psychological well-being during unemployment than those of higher occupational status. The best single predictor of mental health during unemployment was whether or not a man felt his time was occupied.<p />
%G 
%I Cambridge University Press
%@ 0305-8107
%U http://dx.doi.org/