Job Hugging Phenomenon’s for Sandwich Generation and Its Strategic Coping

Nafisa Umi Kulsum; Andriyastuti Suratman

doi:10.55927/ijbae.v5i2.9

Authors

Nafisa Umi Kulsum Universitas Islam Indonesia
Andriyastuti Suratman Universitas Islam Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijbae.v5i2.9

Keywords:

Job Hugging, Sandwich Generation, Strategi Coping.

Abstract

This study aims to understand the phenomenon of job hugging among sandwich generation individuals from the Millennial Generation and Generation Z, as well as the coping strategies used in dealing with dual-role pressures. The study employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design through in-depth interviews with five respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns of experiences and respondents’ adaptive strategies. The findings indicate that job hugging is perceived as an adaptive strategy to maintain economic stability amid family responsibilities and job insecurity, through the utilization of a combination of problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping, and no significant differences were found between the Millennial Generation and Generation Z. These findings highlight the importance of a work environment that is responsive to the needs of employees with family responsibilities in order to sustain work roles and psychological well-being.

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