Remote Work: How Does It Affect Relationship Dynamics?
Career Satisfaction and Relationship Dynamics
This post explores the nexus between remote work and relationship dynamics, with a focus on the impact of remote work on career satisfaction and relationship resilience.
Over the past decades, the development in technology and information has enabled more opportunities for employees to transition from on-site roles to remote work (Howe & Menges, 2022). This transition that has been recently growing brings the question of its effect on career satisfaction and the resulting contribution to relationship resilience.
Research on Career Satisfaction and Relationship Dynamics
Many scholars have researched the effectiveness of remote work, career satisfaction, and relationship dynamics. Howe & Menges (2022) examined the development of a new area, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on work performance. The study concentrated on adjustability and demographic differences, suggesting work enhancement and productivity growth. However, they concluded that the effectiveness of career satisfaction results from an individual's mindset and belief in their capabilities (Howe & Menges, 2022). Concerning job and life satisfaction incorporating factors such as stress, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, Kondratowicz et al. (2022) incorporated 283 employees to determine the relationship between performing remote work and the satisfaction level of job and life. The study by Kondratowicz et al. (2022) found that remote work is associated with a higher level of job and work satisfaction. Feelings such as self-efficacy and self-esteem have a significant impact on the level of job satisfaction (Kondratowicz et al., 2022). Shimura et al. (2021) incorporated a multivariate logistic regression analysis in the context of decreased psychological and physical stress. Kondratowicz et al. (2022) demonstrated that remote work also supported the reduction of psychological and physical stress.
Moreover, the supportive factor contributing to the result is the level of support received within the family, playing an essential role in adaptability (Shimura et al., 2021). Establishing the positive influence of remote work on career satisfaction and career advancement is necessary to shift our focus to its effects on relationship dynamics and home life. Communication is the coping element of a couple's relationship, with quality and adequate communication creating a higher level of satisfaction (Weber et al., 2023). Working from home can create a better space for couples to discuss, share, and express emotions. Ass Purba et al. (2021) indicate in their study that married men reported a significantly better quality of life than pre-pandemic.
However, there is a gap in the above five research as they mainly focus on one aspect in each given study, and they do not incorporate a cross-examination of past relationship satisfaction of on-site employees vs. relationship satisfaction of remote workers and the role career plays in relationship dynamic utilizing an in-depth analysis of factors contributing to relationship resilience. Further exploration of this gap can provide in-depth clarification of the impact remote work can have on the career outlook and the opportunity it can provide for relationship satisfaction.
Career Satisfaction and Relationship Dynamics
Factors Contributing to Relationship Resilience
This research aims to identify the positive impact of working from home on career advancement, considering job satisfaction, career path, and relationship resilience. This study will explore the positive effect of remote work on relationship resilience by exploring various variables as remote work position rises. Understanding the nexus between remote and on-site work can benefit not only the employees but also the employers. This study aims to examine the relationship between categorical variables and understand the satisfaction level utilizing high, medium, and low levels.
Research Question
The Nexus Between Remote Work and Relationship Dynamics: An In-Depth Analysis of Factors Contributing to Relationship Resilience.
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Research Hypotheses and Variables
The research hypotheses for this study will start with our first hypothesis, which can examine the significant association between remote work vs. on-site work and career satisfaction. The second hypothesis is to show a significant association between the nature of work (remote vs. on-site) and the level of relationship resilience. The third hypothesis is the level of career satisfaction and its impact on the level of relationship resilience.
Finally, the fourth hypothesis is the family support level and the relationship between the nature of psychological and physical stress. For this study, the independent variable is the nature of work (remote or on-site), and the dependent variable is the career satisfaction levels (high, medium, low). The optional operationalization of variables includes the nature of work determined by whether the participants are engaged in remote or on-site work. This study seeks to measure career satisfaction using a standardized relationship resilience scale. The psychological and physical stress level is measured using a standardized stress assessment tool, and the family support level is measured through a self-reported questionnaire on perceived family support.
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Factors Contributing to Relationship Resilience
Relevance
As we move with technology and advancement on a daily basis, more and more of our daily operations and responsibilities are becoming technology-focused and depend more on automation, resulting in many jobs focusing on executing such procedures from the background. Furthermore, with the rise of cost, more and more companies favor remote work, thus the era of new work expectations. Likewise, with the rise of social media and online careers, many gravitate toward working from home.
However, what is the impact of such roles on relationships and personal fulfillment, as well as the impact on future career satisfaction and the resilience of relationships? Is working from home bad for relationships, or can it be seen as a positive factor that, if seen and understood correctly, can add value to our lives by being seen as an advantage? This study seeks to provide the necessary means for employees and employers, resulting in career satisfaction and better performance outcomes.
Theoretical Foundation
The theoretical foundation of this study is primarily embedded in a socio-ecological framework that suggests individual behavior is primarily shaped via the association of personal, relational, and environmental factors. A multi-layer context can better support understanding career satisfaction and its complex dynamic. It also can be a tool to understand the relationship between work-life balance and how work can enhance relationship resilience. This framework is commonly seen as both career and relationship dynamic. The versatility of this framework allows this study to utilize various variables and multiple levels that contribute to a more holistic understanding.
Literature review and problem statement
References:
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