Exploring how new work arrangements affect health and well-being
Understanding Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities in Emerging Work Contexts
This study looks at how different types of unstable jobs, called Emergent Work, affect the health and well-being of American adults, especially those in marginalized communities, and it aims to find ways to help improve worker health based on the findings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11070135 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of non-standard work arrangements, known as Emergent Work, on the health and well-being of American adults. It focuses on understanding how these precarious work situations, which often lack stability and contracts, contribute to health disparities, particularly among marginalized communities. The study will analyze data from the California Work and Health Survey, involving over 4,000 workers, to identify patterns and relationships between work types and health outcomes. The project aims to provide insights that could inform policies and interventions to improve worker health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are working-aged adults in California who are engaged in non-standard work arrangements.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in non-standard work arrangements or are outside the working age may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for workers in non-standard employment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding social determinants of health can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walsh, Ryan James — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Walsh, Ryan James
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.