Medicine and Health

A comparative study of governmental financial support and resilience of self-employed people in Sweden and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic

J. Hansson, E. Maceachen, et al.

Explore the fascinating findings of this mixed-methods study by Josefine Hansson, Ellen Maceachen, Bodil J Landstad, Stig Vinberg, and Åsa Tjulin, which delves into the financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the resilience of self-employed individuals in Sweden and Canada. Discover the surprising common challenges and disparities between the two countries' support systems!

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Abstract

This mixed-methods study compares governmental financial support and its impact on the resilience of self-employed individuals in Sweden and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Policy analysis and semi-structured interviews revealed that self-employed individuals unable to telework experienced lower resilience due to financial hardship, restrictions, and lockdowns. Many were dissatisfied with support measures, perceiving them as unfairly distributed. Reduced well-being was linked to business difficulties, negatively impacting business survival. The study highlights differences in welfare systems and support approaches between the two countries, while also revealing common challenges faced by self-employed individuals.

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Jan 01, 2023

Authors

Josefine Hansson, Ellen Maceachen, Bodil J Landstad, Stig Vinberg, Åsa Tjulin

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