Teleworking Effects on Mental Health-A Systematic Review and a Research Agenda
Elisabeth Figueiredo1, Clara Margaça1, Brizeida Hernández-Sánchez2
1Department of Social Psychology and Anthropology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Salamanca, Avenida de la Merced, 109, 37005 Salamanca, Spain.
Summary
Teleworking, or working from home, presents a dualistic impact on employee mental health. This systematic review identifies key trends and research gaps in understanding these effects.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Teleworking has surged, altering work conditions and raising concerns about professional well-being.
- Understanding the mental health implications of remote work is critical for organizations and employees.
- Existing literature requires synthesis to identify trends and knowledge gaps.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA protocol.
- VOSviewer was utilized for bibliometric analysis and visualization of research trends.
- Co-occurrence analysis identified relationships between teleworking and worker health outcomes.
Key Points:
- The analysis of 64 articles revealed a robust knowledge structure with four distinct clusters.
- Teleworking's impact on mental health is complex and presents both benefits and challenges.
- The study highlights the dualistic nature of working from home on employee well-being.
Conclusions:
- This review provides a comprehensive framework for future research on teleworking and mental health.
- Identifying trends aids in developing targeted interventions to support remote workers.
- Further investigation is needed to fully elucidate the multifaceted effects of teleworking on mental health.
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