Side-hustles: How Young People Are Redefining Work: Findings from Year 1 of the Youth Side-hustles Project

Abstract

The Youth Side-Hustles Project is a three-year, Australian Research Council (ARC) funded project. It is a mixed-methods project involving researchers from Deakin University, The University of Melbourne and the University of Leeds. It is the first project to explore the characteristics and experiences of young people with side-hustles. Side hustles have a popular appeal, but what counts as a side hustle remains uncertain. We have established a working definition. In this project, a side-hustle is defined as an independent, entrepreneurial money-making activity pursued by someone also engaged in paid employment. To qualify for participation in the study, a young person must coordinate t..