Interview Question Design Ⅰ Employee

1.Goals

1) Gain qualitative insights into personal experiences with the 996-work culture.

2) Explore employees’ views on the 996 culture, their psychological state, and their coping mechanisms.

2. Information about the interview

1) Participants: Chinese Internet practitioners who have participated in the questionnaire survey and are experiencing 996 working environments

2) Interview duration: 20-30 minutes

3) Participants request: Do not need to complete all questions, can answer briefly

4) The designer requires: recording with permission to retain relevant information

3. Interview Questions

1) Personal Experiences with 996 Culture

A) Can you describe a typical workday under the 996 schedule?

B) How has the 996-work culture affected your daily life and personal time?

C) Can you share any specific instances where the 996 culture significantly impacted your well-being?

2) Psychological State

A) How would you describe your mental and emotional state while working under the 996 culture?

B) Have you noticed any changes in your psychological health since you started working in this environment?

C) What specific psychological challenges do you face regularly?

3) Coping Mechanisms

A) What strategies do you use to cope with the stress of the 996-work schedule?

B) Have you sought professional help (e.g., therapy, counseling) to manage work-related stress? If so, how effective has it been?

C) Do you feel that your coping mechanisms are sufficient to handle the stress you experience?

4) Support Systems and Interventions

A) Does your company provide any support or resources to help you manage stress?

B) How effective are the support systems provided by your company?

C) What additional support or resources would you like to see implemented in your workplace to help manage stress?

5) Views on 996 Culture

A) What are your overall thoughts on the 996-work culture?

B) Do you believe the 996 culture is sustainable in the long term? Why or why not?

C) What changes, if any, would you recommend improving the work culture in your industry?