Is the association between precarious employment and mental health mediated by economic difficulties in males? Results from two Italian studies

• Main Authors: Gianluigi Ferrante (Author), Francesca Fasanelli (Author), Antonella Gigantesco (Author), Elisa Ferracin (Author), Benedetta Contoli (Author), Giuseppe Costa (Author), Lidia Gargiulo (Author), Michele Marra (Author), Maria Masocco (Author), Valentina Minardi (Author), Cristiano Violani (Author), Nicolás Zengarini (Author), Angelo d'Errico (Author), Fulvio Ricceri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Flexible employment is increasing across Europe and recent studies show an association with poor mental health. The goal of the current study is to examine this association in the Italian population to assess the possible mediating role of financial strain. Methods Data were obta...