The health and wellbeing of hotel housekeepers with non-standard work arrangements
Non-Standard Work Arrangements, Health and Wellbeing Among Hotel Housekeepers
This study looks at the health and experiences of hotel housekeepers who have irregular jobs, to understand the challenges they face compared to those with more stable work, and the goal is to help improve their working conditions and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918032 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health status and lived experiences of hotel housekeepers who are employed under non-standard work arrangements, which often lead to unstable and irregular work conditions. The study will use a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data on the health and wellbeing of these workers. By comparing housekeepers in non-standard arrangements to those in standard work, the research aims to highlight the unique challenges faced by this population. The findings could inform better workplace policies and support systems for hotel housekeepers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hotel housekeepers who are currently employed under non-standard work arrangements.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hotel housekeepers or those employed under standard work arrangements may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and working conditions for hotel housekeepers employed under non-standard arrangements.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on hotel housekeepers with non-standard work arrangements, similar studies on vulnerable worker populations have shown that addressing their unique challenges can lead to significant improvements in health and wellbeing.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosemberg, Marie-Anne Sanon — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Rosemberg, Marie-Anne Sanon
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.