Hard work, long hours, and Singaporean young adults' health-A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As young adults in their 20s to 30s transitioning toward new careers and independence, their dietary and physical activity practices often change, increasing their risk of weight gain. This study explored the ways that Singaporean young adults perceived and experienced the interaction between their working hours, work, and health practices.

Methods

This research used semi-structured interviews to explore the perspectives and experiences of participants. Purposive and snowball sampling was used to recruit 15 men and 18 women, aged 23 to 36, who had worked full-time at their respective jobs in Singapore for at least 1 year. An inductive and deductive thematic analysis approach was employed.

Results

Young working adults' commitment to work was driven by a hard

SUBMITTER: Leu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291095 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature