Boundaryless work-life interface among working parents in Poland during COVID-19

Abstract

In this paper, we use qualitative research data to explore the phenomenon of the boundaryless work-life interface during the COVID-19 pandemic as perceived by working parents. We define a boundaryless work-life interface as the weak or virtually absent boundary between work and life domains. We look closer at the relations between space, time, emotions, roles and the boundaryless work-life interface among working parents. The first two subsections introduce the linkages between the boundaryless work-life interface, focusing primarily on time and space in what we call ‘collapsed role boundaries’. The second subsection examines the issues related to mental and emotional tensions the perceived boundarylesness has caused during the pandemic. The paper’s final subsection provides a summary with interpretations and conclusions.

Economic, infrastructural and psychological challenges faced by the students of Assam: a study during COVID-19 pandemic

“…About 18 years ago, the outbreak of SARS 1 in China caused severe issues of intensified mental situations and pervasive serious worries (Gardner & Moallef, 2015). And it was expected that the occurrence of other pandemics like COVID-19 might also lead to psychological issues of the people (Baranowski & Jabkowski, 2023;Barba et al, 2022;Fawaz et al, 2021;Huang et al, 2020;Kubacka et al, 2023;Schmidt, 2022). Social and family separation, inaccurate knowledge, lack of resources, period of quarantine and the risk of contamination are some of the factors that contribute towards the psychological burden of the pandemic.…”