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38 - Segmentation/Integration of Work and Nonwork Domains: Global Considerations

from Part VIII - Individual Perspectives

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2018

By
Carrie A. Bulger  and
Mark E. Hoffman
Edited by
Kristen M. Shockley ,
Winny Shen  and
Ryan C. Johnson
Kristen M. Shockley
Affiliation:
University of Georgia
Winny Shen
Affiliation:
University of Waterloo, Ontario
Ryan C. Johnson
Affiliation:
Ohio University
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Summary

Research has shown that people tend to have preferences for the extent to which they keep work and family segmented or integrated, and that they actively build boundaries that help maintain segmentation versus integration. We explore organizational and societal/cultural influences on segmentation-integration preferences and behaviors as well as outcomes of those practices. Although there is some research suggesting that cultural norms have an impact on segmentation-integration norms and expectations, we suggest that more research is needed on how cultural norms impact segmentation-integration preferences and behaviors. In addition, as research shows the increasing penetration of smart mobile technologies around the world, we suggest that careful attention be paid to the impact of such technologies as these may appear to afford integration.
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The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface , pp. 701 - 719
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2018

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