Lorenz Affolter
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Lorenz Affolter is a rising scholar in organizational psychology, whose research focuses on the intersection of meaningful work, career calling, and the evolving dynamics of the gig economy. His work critically examines the nuanced, often paradoxical effects of living a calling—particularly how it can serve as both a source of fulfillment and a potential driver of overwork and exploitation. Affolter’s most-cited study, "Is living a calling really a double-edged sword? A latent profile analysis of living a calling and excessive working in the gig economy" (2025), employs advanced latent profile analysis to identify distinct worker profiles, revealing that for many gig workers, a deep sense of calling is closely tied to excessive work patterns. This contribution challenges the purely positive narrative of calling, offering a more balanced, evidence-based perspective. While his citation count is still growing, Affolter’s work is already shaping conversations on sustainable careers and worker well-being in non-traditional employment. His research is particularly valuable for students and scholars interested in vocational psychology, the future of work, and the hidden costs of passion-driven labor.
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