ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2023
Psychosocial work environment and mental wellbeing of food delivery platform workers in Helsinki, Finland: A qualitative study.
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- An investigation of psychological well-being among platform riders in mainland China.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Enterprise characteristics and occupational health literacy among essential service workers in Guangdong Province, China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Life against algorithmic management: a study on burnout and its influencing factors among food delivery riders.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The powerless bosses: the working day experience of bicycle messengers and its impact on their identities and wellbeing.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Occupational Safety and Health of Riders Working for Digital Food Delivery Platforms in the City of Milan, Italy.La Medicina del lavoro · 2024Article
- Development of the Job-Related Uncertainty Stress Scale for Platform Workers.Journal of occupational health · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Factors of Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout Among App-Based Food Delivery Riders in Tamil Nadu: A Cross-Sectional Study.Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicineArticle
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Abstract
purposeFood delivery platform work is a relatively new phenomenon in Finland and has not been studied widely hence limited knowledge on its work environment. The aim of this study was to explore and understand its psychosocial work environment in the Helsinki region and how it relates to the mental wellbeing of its couriers.
methodsThe study draws its findings from 20 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with food delivery platform workers in Helsinki. Data were approached through thematic analysis where the six phases of thematic analysis were meticulously followed.
resultsFood delivery platform work provided couriers with income and labour market opportunities. However, its work environment was psychosocially burdening, which posed detrimental challenges to the mental wellbeing of its couriers.
conclusionStudy findings indicated that food delivery platform workers worked in an onerous work environment, which accentuated their occupational mental health. Thus, this study recommends future longitudinal research that would examine the association between food delivery platform work and mental health of couriers working through such platforms. Also, interventions and policies that aim at improving its psychosocial work environment are required for a more decent and healthier work environment that enhances mental health and wellbeing of its couriers.
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