Mental health in the Irish tech industry post-Covid19: a qualitative analysis
Authors
Menzel, Klara
Issue Date
2022
Degree
Higher Diploma in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
The global emergency response put into place in March 2020 resulted in over 60% of employees between the ages of 25 and 54 moving to the home-office (WHO, 2020). 38% of these people reported that working from home has affected their mental health negatively (Shimura et al., 2021). This research paper has set a focus specifically on the Irish tech industry. Using a qualitative design approach, 8 interviews were conducted and thematically analysed. The findings show that the Irish tech industry has implemented several resources to support its employees, yet mental health issues were experienced by all participants. The data indicates that there is currently not enough done to ensure the mental wellbeing of the employees. Corporate support measures and corporate culture were the dominant factors in their effect on mental health levels, along with one’s housing situation and the anxiety of returning to the office.