Prožívání osamělosti v životě freelancerů

This bachelor’s thesis examines the experience of loneliness among freelancers who work independently, particularly from home. The aim of the thesis was to understand how freelancers experience loneliness and what meaning they attribute to this experience. The theoretical section defines key concepts related to freelancing, loneliness, and loneliness in the workplace. The empirical section is based on qualitative research using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three freelancers. The analysis revealed that loneliness manifests in two main dimensions for the participants: professional loneliness and social loneliness. The results further showed that loneliness affects the participants’ mental, physical, and work functioning. At the same time, it was found that solitude can also be perceived positively in certain situations. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of loneliness in the context of freelancing and demonstrates that this phenomenon cannot be reduced solely to a lack of social contact.