Platform-Mediated Gig Work and Health: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We sought to assess the size, depth, and rigor of empirical literature on platform-mediated gig work and health.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed studies from January 1, 2000, through May 29, 2024, that examined platform-mediated gig work and any measure of physical or mental health. We abstracted country, study design, population, sample size, exposure measure, and health outcome. We assessed whether the study addressed any of three potential mechanisms connecting gig work and health: occupational hazards, social determinants, or the specific nature of digital platforms.

Results

We identified 45 total studies examining transportation safety (n = 12), work-related injuries (n = 4), other physical health outcomes (n = 5), COVID-19 vulne

SUBMITTER: Margerison CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12337627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature