Date of Award
Spring 6-10-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Jane Halpert, PhD
Second Advisor
Shelly Rauvola, PhD
Abstract
In this study, several candidate antecedents to job satisfaction and subjective well-being were tested in a sample of remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants (N = 126) responded to an online survey. Drawing from boundary and person-environment fit theories, the effect of segmentation preferences on these outcomes was tested. Psychological detachment, work-family conflict, and family-work conflict were proposed as distinct candidate mediators in these relationships. Additionally, organizational segmentation culture, trait mindfulness, job demand, and household size were evaluated as potential moderators of these indirect effects. Results largely do not support these moderated-mediation hypotheses. However, segmentation preferences were found to be a generally robust predictor for workers’ adjustments and experiences working remotely. Exploratory analyses revealed several key barriers and challenges when working from home. Several other variables emerged as potentially important antecedents to remote workers’ job satisfaction and well-being, suggesting directions for future research.
Recommended Citation
Carruth, Nicholas, "Adjustment to Remote Work During COVID-19" (2022). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 419.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/419
SLP Collection
no