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Gender differences in remote work: a study on the boundary management tactics of women and men

Shen, M.; Zamani, E.

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Authors

M. Shen



Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify potential differences in experiences and their causes from a gender-based perspective.

Design/methodology/approach
We use secondary data, and we conduct a thematic analysis, to identify whether and how women and men negotiate differently.

Findings
Despite remote work being considered as creating a level-playing field for both genders, women are still vulnerable to work and life demands, and pre-existing stereotypes become exacerbated. In addition, we show how technology might be used to manage physical and temporal boundaries, through integration or segmentation tactics.

Originality/value
There is a growing body of literature that focuses on work-life conflict among teleworkers. Yet, there is limited research that explores such conflicts from a gender perspective, specifically whether and how different genders manage boundaries between work and life differently.

Citation

Shen, M., & Zamani, E. (2024). Gender differences in remote work: a study on the boundary management tactics of women and men. Information Technology & People, https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-06-2023-0547

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 6, 2024
Online Publication Date May 9, 2024
Publication Date May 9, 2024
Deposit Date Apr 8, 2024
Publicly Available Date May 9, 2024
Journal Information Technology & People
Print ISSN 0959-3845
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-06-2023-0547
Keywords remote work; work-home conflict; boundary theory; gender
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2379321

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