In this project we will delve into the meso- and macro-level factors shaping MJH behaviour and outcomes.
Title: Multiple jobholders in context
A glaring gap in the literature concerns the lack of research on the impact of the industry and organisations (meso level) and institutions (macro level) on the prevalence, quality and wellbeing of multiple jobholders. In this project we will delve into the meso- and macro-level factors shaping MJH behaviour and outcomes.
At the meso level, this leads to questions such as: How do characteristics of the organisation affect workers’ behaviour to start working multiple jobs, from both the constraint and the opportunity hypothesis? What role do the operation environment and competition play?
At the macro level, this leads to questions such as: how do national-level regulations and work ethics influence the decision to work multiple jobs (instead of, for instance, accepting social assistance)? Do MJHs face similar and adequate employment conditions and (social) protections as compared to SJHs, or are they negatively affected by their (fragmented) employment situation? The research of the postdoctoral researcher will focus on the meso- and macro-level determinants on quality of work and wellbeing of MJHs.
The postdoctoral researcher will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the meso- and macro-level determinants affecting the quality of work and wellbeing among MJHs. The project takes a multi-method approach, including desk research, qualitative research, comparative cross-national survey research and the development of an app for dynamic prevalence and quality assessment.
