{"entity": "journal", "iuid": "74f40caf58214f08ac5a09bcec524503", "timestamp": "2026-09-26T23:03:15.502Z", "links": {"self": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/journal/Scand%20J%20Work%20Environ%20Health.json"}, "display": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/journal/Scand%20J%20Work%20Environ%20Health"}}, "title": "Scand J Work Environ Health", "issn": "1795-990X", "issn-l": null, "publications_count": 4, "publications": [{"entity": "publication", "iuid": "ddc3280cdb55499d826e0f65ef92c921", "links": {"self": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/ddc3280cdb55499d826e0f65ef92c921.json"}, "display": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/ddc3280cdb55499d826e0f65ef92c921"}}, "title": "Precarious employment in occupational health - an OMEGA-NET working group position paper.", "authors": [{"family": "Bodin", "given": "Theo", "initials": "T"}, {"family": "\u00c7a\u011flayan", "given": "\u00c7i\u011fdem", "initials": "\u00c7"}, {"family": "Garde", "given": "Anne Helene", "initials": "AH"}, {"family": "Gnesi", "given": "Marco", "initials": "M"}, {"family": "Jonsson", "given": "Johanna", "initials": "J"}, {"family": "Kiran", "given": "Sibel", "initials": "S"}, {"family": "Kreshpaj", "given": "Bertina", "initials": "B"}, {"family": "Leinonen", "given": "Taina", "initials": "T"}, {"family": "Mehlum", "given": "Ingrid S", "initials": "IS"}, {"family": "Nena", "given": "Evangelia", "initials": "E"}, {"family": "Orellana", "given": "Cecilia", "initials": "C"}, {"family": "Peckham", "given": "Trevor", "initials": "T"}, {"family": "Seixas", "given": "Noah", "initials": "N"}, {"family": "Vanroelen", "given": "Christophe", "initials": "C"}, {"family": "Juli\u00e0", "given": "Mireia", "initials": "M"}], "type": "journal article", "published": "2020-05-01", "journal": {"title": "Scand J Work Environ Health", "issn": "1795-990X", "volume": "46", "issue": "3", "pages": "321-329", "issn-l": null}, "abstract": "Objectives The aims of this position paper are to (i) summarize research on precarious employment (PE) in the context of occupational health; (ii) develop a theoretical framework that distinguishes PE from related concepts and delineates important contextual factors; and (iii) identify key methodological challenges and directions for future research on PE and health. Methods This position paper is the result of a working group consisting of researchers from the EU, Turkey and the USA, who have discussed the issue over the course of six months (October 2018-April 2019), meeting both online and face-to-face on several occasions. Results The lack of a common theoretical framework of PE hinders it from becoming an established part of occupational and public health research. There are also issues regarding operationalization in surveys and registers. Further, previous research on PE and health suffers from methodological limitations including inadequate study designs and biased assessments of exposure and outcomes. PE is highly dependent on contextual factors and cross-country comparison has proven very difficult. We also point to the uneven social distribution of PE, ie, higher prevalence among women, immigrants, young and low educated. We propose a theoretical framework for understanding precarious employment as a multidimensional construct. Conclusions A generally accepted multidimensional definition of PE should be the highest priority. Future studies would benefit from improved exposure assessment, temporal resolution, and accounting for confounders, as well as testing possible mechanisms, eg, by adopting multi-level and intersectional analytical approaches in order to understand the complexity of PE and its relation to health.", "doi": "10.5271/sjweh.3860", "pmid": "31735974", "labels": [], "xrefs": [{"db": "pii", "key": "3860"}], "notes": [], "created": "2026-09-23T07:28:00.356Z", "modified": "2026-09-23T07:28:00.396Z"}, {"entity": "publication", "iuid": "b4e407c76865449688cf9926001df194", "links": {"self": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/b4e407c76865449688cf9926001df194.json"}, "display": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/b4e407c76865449688cf9926001df194"}}, "title": "Precarious employment and mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.", "authors": [{"family": "R\u00f6nnblad", "given": "Torkel", "initials": "T"}, {"family": "Gr\u00f6nholm", "given": "Erik", "initials": "E"}, {"family": "Jonsson", "given": "Johanna", "initials": "J"}, {"family": "Koranyi", "given": "Isa", "initials": "I"}, {"family": "Orellana", "given": "Cecilia", "initials": "C"}, {"family": "Kreshpaj", "given": "Bertina", "initials": "B"}, {"family": "Chen", "given": "Lingjing", "initials": "L"}, {"family": "Stockfelt", "given": "Leo", "initials": "L"}, {"family": "Bodin", "given": "Theo", "initials": "T"}], "type": "journal article", "published": "2019-09-01", "journal": {"title": "Scand J Work Environ Health", "issn": "1795-990X", "volume": "45", "issue": "5", "pages": "429-443", "issn-l": null}, "abstract": "Objectives Precarious employment (PE) is a term used to describe non-standard employment forms characterized by low security that may have negative effects on mental health. The objective of this review was to systematically review the evidence for effects of PE on mental health and identify important areas for further research. Methods A protocol was developed following PRISMA-P guidelines. Web of Science, PubMed and PsycINFO were searched up to 4 September 2017. All unique records were assessed for eligibility and quality by at least two reviewers. Data from included studies were summarized in forest plots and meta-analyses using a random-effects model. Evidence quality was rated using the GRADE method. Results We obtained 3328 unique records, of which 16 studies of sufficient quality met the inclusion criteria. Moderate quality evidence (GRADE score 3 of 4) was found for an adverse effect of job insecurity on mental health; summary odds ratio (OR) 1.52 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.35-1.70]. There was very low quality (GRADE 1 of 4) evidence for effects of temporary employment or unpredictable work hours on mental health. Five studies on multidimensional exposures all showed adverse effects, weighted average OR 2.01 (95% CI 1.60-2.53). Conclusions Research on PE and mental health is growing, but high-quality prospective studies are still scarce. Job insecurity likely has an adverse effect on mental health. A clear multi-dimensional definition of PE is lacking, and harmonization efforts are needed. Further single-variable observational studies on job insecurity or temporary employment should not be prioritized.", "doi": "10.5271/sjweh.3797", "pmid": "31165899", "labels": [], "xrefs": [{"db": "pii", "key": "3797"}], "notes": [], "created": "2026-09-23T06:37:24.141Z", "modified": "2026-09-23T06:37:24.211Z"}, {"entity": "publication", "iuid": "16817d8be43f46bc8952ad00cd533119", "links": {"self": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/16817d8be43f46bc8952ad00cd533119.json"}, "display": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/16817d8be43f46bc8952ad00cd533119"}}, "title": "Authors' response to \"Multiple-job holding is not a type of precarious employment\".", "authors": [{"family": "Koranyi", "given": "Isa", "initials": "I"}, {"family": "Jonsson", "given": "Johanna", "initials": "J"}, {"family": "R\u00f6nnblad", "given": "Torkel", "initials": "T"}, {"family": "Stockfelt", "given": "Leo", "initials": "L"}, {"family": "Bodin", "given": "Theo", "initials": "T"}], "type": "letter", "published": "2019-01-01", "journal": {"title": "Scand J Work Environ Health", "issn": "1795-990X", "volume": "45", "issue": "1", "pages": "100", "issn-l": null}, "abstract": null, "doi": "10.5271/sjweh.3789", "pmid": "30420996", "labels": [], "xrefs": [{"db": "pii", "key": "3789"}], "notes": [], "created": "2026-09-23T13:03:31.550Z", "modified": "2026-09-23T13:03:31.581Z"}, {"entity": "publication", "iuid": "0cdd203107fd4d6885e2b70feab8f624", "links": {"self": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/0cdd203107fd4d6885e2b70feab8f624.json"}, "display": {"href": "https://publications-affiliated.scilifelab.se/publication/0cdd203107fd4d6885e2b70feab8f624"}}, "title": "Precarious employment and occupational accidents and injuries - a systematic review.", "authors": [{"family": "Koranyi", "given": "Isa", "initials": "I"}, {"family": "Jonsson", "given": "Johanna", "initials": "J"}, {"family": "R\u00f6nnblad", "given": "Torkel", "initials": "T"}, {"family": "Stockfelt", "given": "Leo", "initials": "L"}, {"family": "Bodin", "given": "Theo", "initials": "T"}], "type": "journal article", "published": "2018-07-01", "journal": {"title": "Scand J Work Environ Health", "issn": "1795-990X", "volume": "44", "issue": "4", "pages": "341-350", "issn-l": null}, "abstract": "Objectives Precarious employment conditions have become more common in many countries over the last decades, and have been linked to various adverse health outcomes. The objective of this review was to collect and summarize existing scientific research of the relationship between dimensions of precarious employment and the rate of occupational injuries. Methods A protocol was developed in accordance with the PRISMA-P checklist for systematic literature reviews. We searched PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus for articles on observational studies from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand published in peer-reviewed journals 1990-2017. A minimum of two independent reviewers assessed each article with respect to quality and eligibility criteria. Articles of high/moderate quality meeting all specified inclusion criteria were included in the review. Results The literature search resulted in 471 original titles, of which 17 articles met all the inclusion criteria. The most common exposures were in descending order; temporary employment, multiple jobs, working for a subcontractor at the same worksite/temp agency, part-time, self-employment, hourly pay, union membership, insurance benefits, flexible versus fixed work schedule, wages, job insecurity, work-time control and precarious career trajectories. Ten studies reported a positive association between precarious employment and occupational injuries. Four studies reported a negative association, and three studies did not show any significant association. Conclusions This review supports an association between some of the dimensions of precarious employment and occupational injuries; most notably for multiple jobholders and employees of temp agencies or subcontractors at the same worksite. However, results for temporary employment are inconclusive. There is a need for more prospective studies of high quality, designed to measure effect sizes as well as causality.", "doi": "10.5271/sjweh.3720", "pmid": "29443355", "labels": [], "xrefs": [{"db": "pii", "key": "3720"}], "notes": [], "created": "2026-09-23T07:28:06.910Z", "modified": "2026-09-23T07:28:06.942Z"}], "created": "2026-09-23T06:37:24.149Z", "modified": "2026-09-23T06:37:24.149Z"}