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Virtual Working- Boon or Bane on Family Relationships and Sense of Well-Being

Authors
Kriti Sarkar1, *, Pallabi Roy2
1Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM-Newtown), University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India
2M.Sc From CU, B.Ed From BSAEU, Kolkata, India
*Corresponding author. Email: kriti.sarkar@uem.edu.in
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Kriti Sarkar
Available Online 18 November 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-898-1_2How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Pandemic; virtual working; commuting cost; autonomy; well-being; family relationships
Abstract

The world of work has undergone a radical change after getting hit by the waves of pandemic and extensive utilization of digital technology. Due to these, the term work from home revolutionized from just an option in hand to a necessity in our present lives. This reaction of organizations to pandemic has led to both boon and bane for us. The review paper aims to look into the role that virtual working plays on family alliances or relationships and its implications upon well-being. It also explored several lifestyle factors associated with it. A systematic literature review of UGC Care List of journals was conducted from 2020 to 2024. From there 25 research papers were selected on the basis of certain criteria which included studies that involved employees who belong to the age group 25-50 years, urban areas, regularly worked at home, and reported effects on physical, mental health and also on well-being. It has brought down the commuting cost and resulted in expansion of autonomy and control over one’s schedule. It also increased amount of time spent with loved ones, opportunities for self-care. Whereas a mixed finding has been found regarding the feelings of loneliness, low, depressed, anxiety.

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Management for Business and Industrial Growth (AIMBIG 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
18 November 2025
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978-94-6463-898-1
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2352-5428
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