Unga vuxna i gig-ekonomin: En kvalitativ studie om arbetsvillkor, välbefinnande och framtidsutsikter
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesisAlternative title
Young adults in the gig economy : A qualitative study on working conditions, well-being and future prospects (English)
Abstract [sv]
Denna kandidatuppsats undersöker unga vuxnas erfarenheter av gig-arbete i Sverige, med fokus på motivation, välbefinnande och framtidstro. I takt med att traditionella anställningsformer ersätts av tillfälliga uppdrag förändras villkoren för arbete.Studien bygger på femton semistrukturerade intervjuer med gig-arbetare i åldern 18-30inom olika branscher. Med hjälp av tematisk analys (Braun & Clarke, 2006) samt SelfDetermination Theory och Bourdieus fältteori identifieras centrala teman i deltagarnas berättelser. Resultaten visar en dubbel verklighet: många uppskattar friheten och flexibiliteten i gig-arbete, men den bristande tryggheten påverkar deras välbefinnande och framtidstro negativt. Uppsatsen belyser behovet av att kombinera flexibilitet med tryggare strukturer för att främja ett hållbart arbetsliv för unga i gig-ekonomin.
Abstract [en]
Young Adults’ Experiences of Gig-Work - Motivation, Well-Being, and the Struggle for StabilityThis bachelor’s thesis examines young adults’ experiences of working in the gig economy in Sweden, focusing on motivation, well-being, and future outlook. As gig work becomes more common and traditional employment forms are replaced by short-term assignments, new conditions for work are emerging.The study is based on fifteen semi-structured interviews with gig workers aged 18–30 across various industries. Using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) and supported by Self-Determination Theory and Bourdieu’s field theory, the study identifies key themes in the participants’ experiences. Findings highlight a dual reality: while many appreciate the flexibility and autonomy of gig work, the lack of security negatively affects wellbeing and future prospects. The thesis stresses the importance of combining flexibility with more stable structures to support sustainable working conditions for young people in the gig economy.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025. , p. 59
Keywords [en]
Gig-work, Young adults, Work science, Well-being, Work conditions
Keywords [sv]
Arbetsvetenskap, Arbetsvillkor, Gig-arbete, Unga vuxna, Välbefinnande
National Category
Work Sciences
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-56617OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-56617DiVA, id: diva2:1973991
Supervisors
Examiners
2025-06-242025-06-202025-10-01Bibliographically approved