The Impact of Occupational Stigma on Gig Workers' Workplace Well-being
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002604
Abstract: This paper is not a clinical study, but it has some important conclusions for occupational health. Strategies for reducing occupational stigma should be prioritized to increase gig workers’ workplace well-being. Giving gig workers more control… read more here.
Keywords: stigma; contingent self; work contingent; occupational stigma ... See more keywords
The Interplay of Earnings, Ratings, and Penalties on Sharing Platforms: An Empirical Investigation
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DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.2023.4761
Abstract: On-demand delivery through sharing platforms represents a rapidly expanding segment of the global workforce. The emergence of sharing platforms enables gig workers to choose when and where to work, allowing them to do so in… read more here.
Keywords: penalties sharing; ratings penalties; gig workers; sharing platforms ... See more keywords
Stress and the gig economy: it’s not all shifts and giggles
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DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2021-0217
Abstract: Gig work is a type of contingent work which has increased markedly in recent times, and is characterised by uncertainty, unpredictability, and instability of both schedules and income earned. Gig workers are also likely to… read more here.
Keywords: stress; stress gig; gig economy; gig workers ... See more keywords
An experimental measure of Malaysia’s gig workers using labour force survey1
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DOI: 10.3233/sji-200749
Abstract: With the increase in the labour supply and the labour market imbalances globally, a notable increase is witnessed in the number of temporary or flexible arrangement employment. This new development coupled with technological advancement which… read more here.
Keywords: using labour; employment; gig workers; labour force ... See more keywords
Algorithmic management, preferences for autonomy/security and gig-workers' wellbeing: A matter of fit?
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1088183
Abstract: The objective of this study was to understand how gig-workers interpret the effects of their laboral activity on their wellbeing. We developed a grounded theory based on interviews with 57 Brazilian gig-workers. The results show… read more here.
Keywords: algorithmic management; gig; matter fit; gig workers ... See more keywords
Gig Workers’ Quality of Life (QoL) and Psychological Well-Being in Service Delivery Platform
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DOI: 10.3390/su15118679
Abstract: The study aims to determine the understanding and perception of working conditions perceived by platform workers in terms of work/life balance and the quality of life. In addition, this current study empirically analyzes their perception… read more here.
Keywords: life; gig workers; qol psychological; quality life ... See more keywords