Gurko T. A. (2026) Welfare of parents of minor children: dynamics and differentiation. Bulletin of the Lobachevsky University of Nizhny Novgorod. Series: Social Sciences. No. 3 (83). P. 113-123. DOI 10.52452 ...

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Abstract

One of the indicators of the effectiveness of family policy can be the dynamics of the well-being of parents of minor children. The empirical basis of the article is the databases of representative samples of the Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey – Higher School of Economics (RLMS-HSE 2004, 2014, 2024 years) and Сomprehensive monitoring of living conditions (2014, 2024 years), which is conducted by the Federal State Statistics Service. It is shown that over the period 2004–2014–2024 years, the proportion of both fathers and mothers who are satisfied with their work in general, the time spent commuting to work, salary, working conditions and opportunities for professional growth has increased. There are more fathers and mothers whose main job corresponds to or is close to their profession. The living conditions of the parents have improved. The share of fathers and mothers who noted poor organization of housing and communal services, unavailability of preschool and school education, medical services, environmental pollution, as well as problems with road conditions and road safety has significantly decreased. The proportion of fathers and mothers who are satisfied with life, assess their health as good, and believe that they are respected by others has increased. The proportion of parents who drink alcohol and fathers who smoke has decreased. The need to increase family income affects the lack of time for sports, civic engagement, alcoholic feasts and smoking. Being married increases the likelihood of life satisfaction for fathers and mothers of minor children. There are also fewer smokers among married fathers and mothers, more who believe that they are respected. At the age of 50–60, among childless men and women, compared with fathers and mothers, there are fewer satisfied with life, fewer childless men rate their health as good and believe that they are respected by others.