The Impacts of Remote Work on Family Dynamics

The COVID-19 pandemic was giving a head start to to promote the day-night physical work shift to remote work, fundamentally altering family dynamics. This study explores how remote work affects daily routines, challenges, benefits, communication, and the balance between work and family responsibilities. Using semi-structured interviews, observations, research based diary entries, focus groups, and content analysis, we examine these impacts within a sample of households. The findings reveal significant changes in family routines, increased challenges in balancing responsibilities, enhanced family communication, and adaptive strategies to manage space and time. This research provides insights into the evolving nature of family life in the context of remote work and offers recommendations to optimize remote work for family wellbeing.