Working from home with young children: the effect on stress, productivity and work-life balance
Authors
Egan, Lane
Issue Date
2022
Degree
Higher Diploma in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
The study aims to examine the effects on stress, productivity and work-life balance for parents and individuals without children who work from home. This is explored by investigating the difference of the variables for parents working from home and in the office and by looking at differences between parents working from home and individuals without children working from home with a focus on gender differences. Employees participated by completed an online survey and the data obtained was analysed. The participants were from the one organisation where there was a variety of employees who worked in the office, from home, as well as parents and individuals without children. The results indicated that there was no significant difference in stress, productivity or work-life balance for parents who worked from home or in the office. Similarly, no significant difference was recorded between parents who worked from home and individuals without children. Finally, no significant difference was noted in stress or work-life balance between mothers or fathers. However, a significant difference was observed in productivity between mothers and fathers