Impact of Commuting Time on Employees’ Job Satisfaction—An Empirical Study Based on China’s Family Panel Studies (CFPS)

In China, job satisfaction has become a significant concern. Previous research mainly focused on the impact of working conditions and personal characteristics satisfaction, neglecting influence commuting. This study utilized ordered logistic (Ologit) regression model demonstrated that commuting time negatively affects satisfaction. Through additional analysis, it was found increasing duration nap can enhance employees’ Additionally, providing monthly allowance more than CNY 40.00, along with increased time, help alleviate negative Moreover, heterogeneity analysis conducted to explore potential variations in this by gender, marital status, employer’s nature, region. The outcomes indicated gender does not significantly affect relation However, individuals who are married or cohabiting, those employed private sector, residing northeast central regions China experience due Finally, we propose relevant suggestions improve their work efficiency order achieve sustainable development company.