Qualitative Analysis of the Socio-Economic Consequences of Shift Work at Gas Compressor Stations of the National Iranian Gas Company

The work shift in which the working month is split into two parts of the work/family, has consequences that distinguish it from other jobs. The main purpose of the research is to identify the socio-economic consequences of shift work at Gas Compressor Stations. The research method is qualitative and has been used from 4 focus groups and 11 interviews. The findings of the research showed that the most important positive economic consequences of shift work related to high salaries creating the opportunity for retirement, as well as the opportunity to create a second job. The most important positive social consequences of shift work include the possibility of continuing education of employees, the possibility of spending more leisure time and deep interaction with supervisor and colleagues. The most important negative social consequences of shift work include unfavorable conditions for resting place, conflict between objective and subjective job status, conflict between the role of work-family and the feeling of alienation.