Reconceptualizing third places: Countering social isolation in lives without workplaces

HOPE Lab ⟩

Social isolation has negative impacts on health and society. Retired and precarious workers are at more risk of social isolation because they do not have the social connections that come from stable work. There is a need to understand how retired and precarious workers access and use ‘third’ places to connect with others outside home and work. This study aims to explore the presence, absence, and roles of ‘third’ places in retired and precarious workers’ lives. The study is occurring in two cities – one in the United States and one in Canada – and is using multiple visual and verbal methods. To date, 25 retired workers and 19 precarious workers have participated in the study.

Funding

Type	Source	Number	Amount
Federal	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	Insight Grant: 435-2022-0977	$245,440 (CAD)

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