Impact of COVID-19 on Brazilian women in teleworking

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the personal, professional, and academic routines of female Brazilian teleworkers. This study aims to analyze the impact of teleworking on the lives of Brazilian women amid the pandemic. The method was a quantitative and exploratory approach, and an online cross-sectional survey conducted with 478 women. The results showed a positive correlation between academic routines and teleworking (p < 0.05; r > 0.00) and a significant association between emotional health and academic routines (p < 0.001). Black women were shown to expend more effort toward academic activities than White women (p < 0.044). The study results contribute to the social sciences by demonstrating the impact of COVID-19 on Brazilian women in teleworking and indicate potential implications for policy formulation and public management in Brazil.

What Was the Covid-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Human Resource Management and Work? An Integrative Literature Review

“…While the impacts were experienced universally, specific reactions are contingent upon factors such as cultural contexts, labor legislation, social class, family circumstances, and gender. (Caligiuri et al, 2020;Ferreira & Reis, 2021;Oo et al, 2021;Raišienė et al, 2021;Zhong et al, 2021).…”

“…Numerous authors assert that individuals must strike a delicate balance between remote work demands and familial responsibilities, especially in light of stay-at-home orders. Additionally, the literature highlights the heightened stress and workload experienced by employees with young children (Barbieri et al, 2021;Carnevale & Hatak, 2020;Ferreira & Reis, 2021;Ortiz-Lozano et al, 2022;Zacher & Rudolph, 2022).…”

“…Certain studies have highlighted that women were more likely to encounter challenges in family relationships, experience higher rates of psychological disorders (such as anxiety, stress, and depression), and face difficulties in balancing personal, household, and professional domains during the pandemic and remote work (Barbieri et al, 2021;Ferreira & Reis, 2021;Liang et al, 2022;Oo et al, 2021;Ortiz-Lozano et al, 2022;Zacher & Rudolph, 2022). Conversely, Raišienė et al (2021) contended that women tended to thrive in teleworking due to their effective time management, multitasking abilities, and greater emphasis on well-being and autonomy.…”

Qual O Impacto Da Pandemia De Covid-19 Na Gestão De Pessoas E No Trabalho? Uma Revisão Integrativa Da Literatura

“…Embora os impactos tenham sido experimentados universalmente, as reações específicas dependem de fatores como contextos culturais, gênero, legislação trabalhista, classe social e circunstâncias familiares. (Caligiuri et al, 2020;Ferreira & Reis, 2021;Oo et al, 2021;Raišienė et al, 2021;Zhong et al, 2021).…”

“…Diversos autores afirmam que os indivíduos devem encontrar o equilíbrio delicado entre as demandas do trabalho remoto e as responsabilidades familiares, especialmente à luz das ordens de permanência em casa. Além disso, a literatura destaca o estresse e a carga de trabalho elevados experimentados por funcionários com filhos pequenos (Barbieri et al, 2021;Carnevale & Hatak, 2020;Ferreira & Reis, 2021;Ortiz-Lozano et al, 2022;Zacher & Rudolph, 2022).…”