A1 Journal article (refereed)
Meaningfulness in the Work of Language Professionals (2022)
Virtaluoto, J., & Selkälä, S. (2022). Meaningfulness in the Work of Language Professionals. Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies, 12(4), 69-88. https://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.132333
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Virtaluoto, Jenni; Selkälä, Satu
Journal or series: Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies
eISSN: 2245-0157
Publication year: 2022
Publication date: 12/04/2022
Volume: 12
Issue number: 4
Pages range: 69-88
Publisher: Roskilde universitetsforlag
Publication country: Denmark
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.132333
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/80641
Abstract
This qualitative study explores the changes that a specific group of knowledge workers – language professionals in Finland – have undergone in their work and how they perceive the meaningfulness of their work as a result. The data presented in this article has been collected through group interviews and is part of a larger data set. To make sense of our data, we use thematic analysis and the framework of meaningful work presented by Rosso et al. For some of our research participants, the factors of meaningful work are present. For others, changes in work, such as platform work and outsourcing, have reduced autonomy and development possibilities. We conclude by discussing the implications of our findings.
Keywords: work; working life; work satisfaction; meaningfulness; knowledge work; change; languages; use of language; meaning (importance); innovations; productivity; identity (mental objects); autonomy (societal properties); independence (personal); culture; organisations (systems)
Free keywords: innovation; productivity; identity; meaning; culture; organization; management
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2022
JUFO rating: 1