Experiences of involuntary job loss and health during the economic crisis in Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The economic recession that started in 2008 left many unemployed across several European countries. Many studies have analyzed the relationship between job loss, health, and well-being in other contexts. This study aimed to explore experiences of involuntary unemployment during the economic recession and their relationship with health, conceptualized as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being among unemployed individuals.

Methods

Semistructured qualitative interviews were carried out among a convenience sample of participants who became unemployed during the economic recession. The analysis was conducted to identify patterns and themes.

Results

Participants (n = 22; 8 men and 14 women; 23-51 years) experienced feelings of loss of identity, stress

SUBMITTER: Macassa G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8055490 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature