Pengalaman Job Insecurity Pekerja Gig Economy Di Indonesia: Sebuah Penelitian Fenomenologi
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https://doi.org/10.59971/jumawa.v3i2.452Keywords:
Gig Economy, Job Insecurity, Fenomenologi, Platform Economy, Algorithmic ControlAbstract
This study aims to understand the lived experiences of gig economy workers in Indonesia regarding job insecurity through a phenomenological approach. Using qualitative methods and in-depth interviews with 15 participants consisting of online motorcycle taxi drivers, digital freelancers, and platform workers, the study identified five main themes: (1) unstable income, (2) algorithmic control, (3) work flexibility, (4) survival strategies, and (5) psychological uncertainty. The results show that despite the flexibility of digital work being the main attraction, gig workers face deep structural uncertainty due to algorithmic controls, income volatility, and the absence of social protection. These findings contribute to the platform's employment literature by highlighting the complexity of job insecurity experiences in the context of Indonesia's digital economy.
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