Abstract

In recent years, the gig economy has grown quickly, giving many people access to flexible work options. However, gig workers frequently deal with unpredictable working circumstances, inconsistent pay, and differing degrees of psychological health and job satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to investigate gig workers' psychological health and job satisfaction in the regions of Tirupattur and Hosur. Using a structured questionnaire and a descriptive research approach, the study gathered primary data from 50 gig workers using simple random sampling. The study looked at important aspects like job satisfaction, work-life balance, psychological well-being, financial stability, job experience, and workplace safety when interacting with customers. The results showed that almost half of the respondents (46.0%) had good job satisfaction and work-life balance, while the majority of respondents (86.0%) reported high psychological well-being. Nonetheless, the majority of respondents (78.0%) indicated low levels of customer interaction and workplace safety. With the exception of overall work experience, statistical analysis revealed no discernible differences between gender and the majority of the study variables. The type of gig employment had a significant impact on financial stability, according to the ANOVA test (Sig = 0.039). Age and work experience were significantly correlated, according to correlation analysis. The study comes to the conclusion that while gig workers benefit from flexibility and independence, improving their overall well-being and job satisfaction requires improvements in financial stability, workload management, and safety support.