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: Received: 14 December 2023 / Approved: 14 December 2023 / Online: 14 December 2023 (10:48:51 CET)
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Nurrahmad, D.; Rahmasari, S.; Pradana, D.; Utomo, S.; Putri, M.; Afandi, A. Dillema of Multi-Platform Ride-Hailing Drivers in Yogyakarta: Between Economic Demands and Psychological Impact in Achieving Well-Being. Preprints2023, 2023121076. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1076.v1
Nurrahmad, D.; Rahmasari, S.; Pradana, D.; Utomo, S.; Putri, M.; Afandi, A. Dillema of Multi-Platform Ride-Hailing Drivers in Yogyakarta: Between Economic Demands and Psychological Impact in Achieving Well-Being. Preprints 2023, 2023121076. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1076.v1
Nurrahmad, D.; Rahmasari, S.; Pradana, D.; Utomo, S.; Putri, M.; Afandi, A. Dillema of Multi-Platform Ride-Hailing Drivers in Yogyakarta: Between Economic Demands and Psychological Impact in Achieving Well-Being. Preprints2023, 2023121076. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1076.v1
APA Style
Nurrahmad, D., Rahmasari, S., Pradana, D., Utomo, S., Putri, M., & Afandi, A. (2023). Dillema of Multi-Platform Ride-Hailing Drivers in Yogyakarta: Between Economic Demands and Psychological Impact in Achieving Well-Being. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1076.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Nurrahmad, D., Mutiara Putri and Ardian Afandi. 2023 "Dillema of Multi-Platform Ride-Hailing Drivers in Yogyakarta: Between Economic Demands and Psychological Impact in Achieving Well-Being" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1076.v1
Abstract
Online transportation services, initially presented as an innovative employment approach by categorizing workers as 'independent contractors', have come to be recognized for their exploitative nature. The notion of 'flexibility' suggests that workers have the autonomy to tailor their hours and location according to their income goals. However, this disguises the true situation for informal workers who lack rights and protections. This study delves into these issues from a psychological standpoint to uncover the mental and emotional interplay between the motivations and exploitation experienced by online drivers affiliated with multiple platforms. The study adopts a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological lens. Data was gathered through thorough interviews, observations, and document analysis, with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) employed as the data analysis technique. The study's participants were five male multi-platform online drivers from the Special Region of Yogyakarta, ranging in age from 18 to 64, and had been associated with at least two platforms for more than a year. The findings highlight two primary themes: firstly, the decision to join multiple platforms is chiefly driven by economic reasons, including a decline in orders, daily earnings, bonus incomes, and the conclusion of the initial profitable phase. Secondly, the exploitative conditions are linked to the platforms' algorithms, which exert control and influence the psychological state of the drivers. Nonetheless, the participants have developed effective strategies to manage fatigue, anxiety, and stress.
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