Community Engaged Research
The Z Effect: Employment Precarity, COVID-19 and Mental Health Impact on Hamilton's Generation Z
Project summary
In 2018, “The Generation Effect: Millennials, employment precarity and the 21st century workplace” revealed the following disturbing outcomes of rising precarious employment: poor mental health, financial insecurity, high student debt, and declining quality of life. The proposed study focuses on Generation Zrs (1997-2012) who are attending high school, post-secondary studies, trades or have joined the workforce. They not only face the same …
Researchers
Fudge J; Martin JC; Lewchuk W; O'Brady S; Richardson E
Start date
March 30, 2021
End date
March 1, 2023