Chronic conditions, couple-level factors and union dissolution
Lam, Jack (University of Queensland)
Vidal, Sergi (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Baxter, Janeen (University of Queensland)

Date:	2020
Abstract:	This paper examines the association between chronic illness and union dissolution by examining rich, longitudinal data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey. Using competing-risks discrete-time event-history models on longitudinal, dyadic data, we find the risk of union dissolution to be approximately 40 percent higher when either partner reports an illness than in the absence of an illness. We then examine whether the observed associations are mediated by variations in paid work, housework, financial stress and time stress. Financial stress is the factor that contributes most to the indirect associations between dissolution and partner's health condition, but overall these factors account for only 18. 5 percent of the association between chronic illness and relationship dissolution. Our results provide further insight into the factors undermining relationship stability and highlight the importance of reducing financial stress associated with chronic illness.
Note:	Altres ajuts: CE140100027
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Chronic illness ; Union dissolution ; Gender
Published in:	Advances in life course research, Vol. 45 Núm. 100340 (2020) , ISSN 1040-2608

DOI: 10.1016/j.alcr.2020.100340
PMID: 36698278

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