Gig Work Self-Efficacy and Its Effects on Flexibility, Career Adoptability, and Adoption in the Metaverse: A Moderated Mediation Model

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(21), P. 6813 - 6824

Published: June 21, 2024

This study aims to investigate the exciting world of metaverse gig work, exploring how work self-efficacy influences their adoption itself, along with two key factors: flexibility and career adaptability. We also examine these factors act as mediators, mediating relationship between adoption. Furthermore, this explores moderating impact professional isolation, a feeling disconnect from virtual colleagues, on relationship. collected data workers Pakistan, both freelance settings established firms. The were 316 participants by using convenience sampling approach, our findings supported proposed relationships indicating high are more likely enjoy freedom schedule (gig flexibility) ability explore different paths (career adoptability). These benefits significant helping embrace in readily. However, isolation threw wrench works, self-confidence may encounter challenges capitalizing full potential adoptability within economy. Results show that online surprisingly made it harder for connect belief themselves, self-efficacy, important skills like adoptability. provides insights into who have effects organizations economy complex metaverse.

Language: Английский

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Emotional Exhaustion: The Cost of Seeking Support for Motivation Among Protean/Boundaryless Information Technology Professionals

Journal of Employment Counseling, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2025

ABSTRACT This study explores an emerging yet underresearched area—managing emotional exhaustion among protean/boundaryless gig workers. It investigates how the personal resource of ambition and professional social support, within Job Demands–Resources framework, influence exhaustion. Using a sample 669 highly skilled IT workers in India (the fifth‐largest economy), finds that while ambitious professionals tend to seek more this behavior paradoxically increases their Furthermore, female experience greater from seeking support than male counterparts. research contributes worker well‐being literature by highlighting vulnerability when demonstrating not all motivational resources universally improve well‐being. advances our understanding dynamics boundaryless careers, specifically role managing These findings highlight need for structural interventions, including tailored counseling training, empower women address stigma surrounding support.

Language: Английский

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Balancing invisible burdens: exploring the lived experiences of unpaid care work among gig economy workers using Gioia methodology

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 9, 2025

Purpose This study explores the lived experiences of gig economy workers balancing unpaid caregiving responsibilities and work, examining how these serve as a key source role conflict emotional strain. It highlights flexibility paradox, where promised autonomy work amplifies scheduling tensions, overload, coping mechanisms. Design/methodology/approach Using qualitative interpretative phenomenological approach Gioia methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 engaged in care responsibilities. The applies Role Strain Theory, integrating algorithmic-mediated strain, to analyse platform algorithms exacerbate conflicts Findings reveals persistent work’s Participants reported physical exhaustion, pressures, cognitive overload due unpredictable demands Despite limited institutional support, employed adaptive mechanisms, such micro-tasking time prioritization, often at cost well-being financial stability. Originality/value research bridges gap between literature, extending Theory by contextualizing it within algorithmic labour dynamics. challenges dominant assumption that inherently provides offers practical policy-driven recommendations create equitable support systems for managing duties.

Language: Английский

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Ambition, Marital Status, and Burnout: Insights from India’s Gig Economy for Sustainable Employment

Basic and Applied Social Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 46(6), P. 411 - 422

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Career Development of Food Delivery Riders in China: A Qualitative Investigation

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

Background: With the rise of gig economy, platform work has grown significantly throughout world. As one most dynamic workers in China, food delivery riders are an underrepresented group terms securing decent work. Building on Psychology Working Theory(PWT), current study aimed to explore how contextual and individual factorsinfluenced career development China. This also examined their attitudes towards aspirations. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 participants aged 18-45 utilized Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) approach conduct data analysis. Results: The results revealed that economic constraints, inadequate education, limited social capital were main vocational barriers for these riders. Their coping resources included support, critical consciousness, proactive personality, self-leadership. Although allowed them earn a living, it featured long working hours, poor conditions, benefits, etc. such, they experienced job dissatisfaction, occupational fatigue, turnover intentions. Regarding future goals, our mentioned finding more job, learning new skills, starting business. Conclusion: Overall, this marks first known application PWT understand navigate world Practical implications directions studies discussed.

Language: Английский

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Yerel ve Küresel Risklerin Arttığı 21. Yüzyılda Kariyer Şokları

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Vizyoner Dergisi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1197 - 1215

Published: Nov. 3, 2024

Kariyer şoku, son yıllarda mesleki araştırmalarda ilgi görmeye başlamıştır. İnsanlar profesyonel yaşamları boyunca, kronik hastalık veya iş kaybı gibi sürdürülemez kariyer yollarına yol açabilecek çeşitli beklenmedik şoklarla karşılaşmaya eğilimlidir. Bir kişinin yörüngesini etkileyen önemli ve genellikle olaylar olan şokları, COVID-19 sonrası çalışmalarda yoğunlaşarak incelenmektedir. Bu anlamda çalışma, 57 makale özelinde şokları yazınının kapsamlı bir incelemesini sentezini sunmaktadır. Çalışma, bibliyometrik sistematik analizle özelindeki teorik ampirik çalışmaları yorumlayıcı paradigma yoluyla sentezleyerek bu alanda çalışacak araştırmacılara içgörüler sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. amaçla, ortak atıf bibliyografik eşleştirme analizi kullanılarak yazının entelektüel yapısı araştırma çerçevesi ortaya konulmaktadır. Bütünleştirici içgörülere dayanarak, özellikle Türkiye'deki insan kaynakları yönetimi araştırmacılarının şoklarının teorik, metodolojik gelişimi adına gündemi önerilmektedir.

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