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Sense of autonomy significantly increases
In the context of the study, autonomy refers to the feeling of being able to freely determine one's own life – that is, to make independent decisions that are not restricted by external circumstances.
During the study, the basic income group's sense of autonomy was consistently higher than that of the control group. This effect was still clearly evident even six months after the final payment.
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Women in particular experience a greater increase in their sense of autonomy
The increase in autonomy within the basic income group is primarily driven by women's self-assessment. For women, the sense of being able to freely determine their own lives increased more than it did for the men in the group.
One possible explanation is that women are more likely to experience economic and social dependencies, such as those arising from unequal pay or family responsibilities. A basic income can help alleviate these dependencies and particularly enhance their sense of self-determination.
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Would a basic income free up more time?
A significant percentage of the basic income group reported feeling that they had more time in the day. This is particularly interesting because their working hours did not decrease.
