The role of ubiquitous computing in maintaining work-life balance: Perspectives from women in the information technology workforce

Jeria L. Quesenberry, Eileen M. Trauth

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Abstract

Transformations in ubiquitous computing and shifts in the domestic nature of home life are placing greater demands on men and women to balance work and life. Although work-life balance has been heavily investigated for many years, the majority of this research gives very little discussion to the role of technology. Thus, the question remains: Can ubiquitous computing address the issues raised by work-life balance? The purpose of this paper is to explore a particular instance of how ubiquitous computing is utilized to maintain work-life balance from the perspectives of women in the information technology workforce.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDesigning Ubiquitous Information Environments
Subtitle of host publicationSocio-Technical Issues and Challenges - IFIP TC8 WG 8.2 International Working Conference
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages43-55
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9780387275604
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventIFIP TC8 WG 8.2 International Working Conference on Designing Ubiquitous Information Environments: Socio-Technical Issues and Challenges - Cleveland, OH, United States
Duration: Aug 1 2005Aug 3 2005

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume185
ISSN (Print)1868-4238

Other

OtherIFIP TC8 WG 8.2 International Working Conference on Designing Ubiquitous Information Environments: Socio-Technical Issues and Challenges
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCleveland, OH
Period8/1/058/3/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Information Systems
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Information Systems and Management

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