Publication Date

Summer 2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Advisor

Howard Tokunaga; Megumi Hosoda; Merab Gomez

Abstract

Remote work has evolved significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to influence employee experiences in both positive and negative ways. Managing the separation between work and personal life is of importance. More specifically, using a boundary management strategy of segmentation may be more effective than an integration strategy because those who separate the two domains of work and family/personal life may be less prone to conflict in their lives. The present study aimed to examine the moderating effect of boundary management strategy on the relationship between remote work and job satisfaction, work-life balance, and well-being. Specifically, it was hypothesized that employees who utilized a boundary management strategy of segmentation rather than integration would have a stronger relationship between remote work and job satisfaction, work-life balance, and well-being. In a sample of 92 responses from an online survey, results did not support a moderating effect of a boundary management strategy on these relationships. However, boundary management strategy, well-being, job satisfaction, and work-life balance were all strongly related to each other. This study’s results suggest that organizations should focus on both segmentation strategies and attitudinal outcomes as they heavily influence one another when employees are working remotely.

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