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Digital labour platforms and its effects on health and well-being: a mixed-method project of gig workers in Sweden

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Photovoice – Delivery workers

Photovoice – Delivery workers

Do you want to know what a day looks like for a delivery worker in Stockholm?

The photo of a delivery worker taking a selfie represents the need to keep up a positive facade. The black and white colors of the t-shirt symbolizes the contrast between negative inner emotions and the positive exterior needed when facing the customers.

This photographer described how repetitive work tasks sometimes made him think about the myth of Sisyphus, and his never-ending struggle to roll a rock up a hill.

The photo shows a delivery worker looking for a secure way to lock his bicycle. Fear of getting equipment stolen during delivery runs was a great source of stress, described as negatively affecting both the quality of work and health.

The photo represents the need to cover long distances, and the need for being physically fit in order to handle the demands.

Delivery workers discussed the importance of keeping the blood sugar levels up, and how it sometimes was difficult to find access to food.

This photo was associated with positive feelings, but also discussed in relation to long working hours and commuting to work, limiting the time available for family and friends.

Participants described working in bad weather as risky and painful, and worried about getting sick or injured.

This photo represents the risk of suffering from musculoskeletal pain, and inappropriate physical strain carrying the bag on one shoulder.

Two delivery workers playing around and having some fun between deliveries. Trying to find time for entertainment was described as a life hack to manage stressful situations.

A delivery worker is stealing a moment to gather some warmth during a cold day. This was discussed as another example of a life hack, making the best use of the short time gaps between deliveries.

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