Marriage is one of the most important establishments, which affect people ́s life and satisfaction. Marital establishments regulate sexual relations and induce commitment between spouses. Marriage has positive effects, especially on spouses’ health and their income (Stutzer and Frey, 2006, p. 326).
The purpose of this study is to analyze the existence of job-productivity difference between married couples and singles. The first and main part of the paper seeks to differentiate married males from single males both at work and home to assess marriage related performance dissimilarities (Mehay and Bowman, 2005, P. 63). Here some theoretical discussions are presented.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Differences of Behavior between Married and Unmarried Men
- Working Life
- Home and Social Life
- Empirical Aspect of Marriage
- Effect of Children and Marriage on Men's Annual Work Hours
- Effect of Marriage on Income and Wages
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study analyzes the existence of job-productivity differences between married couples and singles. The primary objective is to differentiate married men from single men in both their work and home lives to assess performance dissimilarities related to marriage. The paper also investigates the impact of children on the marriage and working hours of men, considering gender differences in this impact. Finally, it explores why married men earn more than single men and investigates the longevity of marriage.
- The influence of marriage on work and home behavior of men
- The effect of children on married men's work hours and income
- The relationship between marriage and job productivity
- The reasons for income disparities between married and single men
- The impact of marriage on individual well-being and happiness
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter defines marriage and highlights its impact on individuals' lives, particularly its positive effects on health and income. The chapter introduces the study's objective, which is to examine the differences in job productivity between married and single men.
- Differences of Behavior between Married and Unmarried Men: This chapter examines the differences in behavior between married and unmarried men, particularly in their working lives. It explores the concept of "marriage premium" and analyzes the factors that contribute to this phenomenon, such as work ethic, risk aversion, and the potential impact of a wife's income on the husband's quit rate. The chapter also discusses the role of specialization in marriage, where couples often divide household tasks to enhance efficiency.
- Empirical Aspect of Marriage: This chapter presents empirical evidence on the effect of marriage and children on men's work hours and income. It analyzes data on the impact of having children on men's annual work hours, investigates the relationship between marriage and wage premiums, and examines the differences in income and family size across various marital statuses.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this study is on the economics of marriage, particularly the "marriage premium" and its underlying factors. Key themes include the impact of marriage on work behavior, the role of specialization in household labor, the effect of children on work hours and income, and the correlation between marriage and individual well-being.
- Quote paper
- Sevgi Erdin (Author), 2013, Gains from marriage, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/268353
