Gender differences in job satisfaction among gig workers in Bangladesh
The gig economy (temporary, contract, and freelance online jobs rather than permanent positions) is a component of the fourth industrial revolution and preview of future work. The rise of digital platforms has increased career opportunities and income potential, particularly for women. Yet, the sex-...
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| author | Sarker, Mou Rani Taj, Tanjum Afrin Sarkar, Md. Abdur Rouf Hassan, Md. Fuad McKenzie, Andrew M. Al Mamun, Md. Abdullah Sarker, Dweep Bhandari, Humnath |
| author_browse | Al Mamun, Md. Abdullah Bhandari, Humnath Hassan, Md. Fuad McKenzie, Andrew M. Sarkar, Md. Abdur Rouf Sarker, Dweep Sarker, Mou Rani Taj, Tanjum Afrin |
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| description | The gig economy (temporary, contract, and freelance online jobs rather than permanent positions) is a component of the fourth industrial revolution and preview of future work. The rise of digital platforms has increased career opportunities and income potential, particularly for women. Yet, the sex-disaggregated evidence regarding platform usage, employment characteristics, and working motivations and satisfaction remains untapped. Using data from a quantitative survey of Bangladeshi gig workers (242 men and 201 women) conducted in 2022, this paper addresses these gaps between male and female workers. The gig economy appears to be gender-segregated across digital platform usages and working categories. Women tend to prioritize digital work options for managing multiple responsibilities, while men are often driven by the potential for higher income. This study conceptually utilized the two-factor theory and empirically ordered a probit model to identify gender differences in job satisfaction. Job satisfaction was significantly increased by work-life balance, monthly income, and social-media connection, while an increase in working hours, complexity in payment systems, and unstable networks all led to a decrease in job satisfaction. The findings have implications for the future growth of the gig economy, provide new insights into gender differences in job satisfaction, and underscore the need for gender-sensitive policies in the online labor market. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1637842025-05-14T10:23:54Z Gender differences in job satisfaction among gig workers in Bangladesh Sarker, Mou Rani Taj, Tanjum Afrin Sarkar, Md. Abdur Rouf Hassan, Md. Fuad McKenzie, Andrew M. Al Mamun, Md. Abdullah Sarker, Dweep Bhandari, Humnath The gig economy (temporary, contract, and freelance online jobs rather than permanent positions) is a component of the fourth industrial revolution and preview of future work. The rise of digital platforms has increased career opportunities and income potential, particularly for women. Yet, the sex-disaggregated evidence regarding platform usage, employment characteristics, and working motivations and satisfaction remains untapped. Using data from a quantitative survey of Bangladeshi gig workers (242 men and 201 women) conducted in 2022, this paper addresses these gaps between male and female workers. The gig economy appears to be gender-segregated across digital platform usages and working categories. Women tend to prioritize digital work options for managing multiple responsibilities, while men are often driven by the potential for higher income. This study conceptually utilized the two-factor theory and empirically ordered a probit model to identify gender differences in job satisfaction. Job satisfaction was significantly increased by work-life balance, monthly income, and social-media connection, while an increase in working hours, complexity in payment systems, and unstable networks all led to a decrease in job satisfaction. The findings have implications for the future growth of the gig economy, provide new insights into gender differences in job satisfaction, and underscore the need for gender-sensitive policies in the online labor market. 2024-07-25 2024-12-19T12:53:01Z 2024-12-19T12:53:01Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163784 en Open Access Springer Sarker, Mou Rani; Taj, Tanjum Afrin; Sarkar, Md Abdur Rouf; Hassan, Md. Fuad; McKenzie, Andrew M.; Al Mamun, Md. Abdullah; Sarker, Dweep and Bhandari, Humnath. 2024. Gender differences in job satisfaction among gig workers in Bangladesh. Sci Rep, Volume 14, no. 1 |
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| title | Gender differences in job satisfaction among gig workers in Bangladesh |
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