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Exploring the health and well-being benefits of reduced working hours with maintained salary: A scoping review and evidence map

Mireia Utzet et al.

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health2026https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4266article
AJG 3
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0.50

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Despite heterogeneity of interventions and limited implementation contexts, it seems that reducing working hours to around 30-35 per week without pay loss may improve work-life balance, health, and well-being. Gender differences emerged, with women often facing increased unpaid work. As the evidence is still scarce particularly regarding long-term effects, sector-specific interventions, and gendered effects, further research is needed to inform and evaluate policies that promote equitable and sustainable work-time arrangements.

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@article{mireia2026,
  title        = {{Exploring the health and well-being benefits of reduced working hours with maintained salary: A scoping review and evidence map}},
  author       = {Mireia Utzet et al.},
  journal      = {Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4266},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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