Research questions to themes map
Three research questions on the left connect to six themes on the right. RQ1 about challenges connects to all six themes. RQ2 about solutions connects to themes 3, 4, and 5. RQ3 about technology connects to themes 1 through 5.
Research questions
Themes
RQ1 · Challenges
What challenges do remote workers face
regarding boundary & time management?
RQ2 · Solutions
What solutions do remote workers use
and how effective are they?
RQ3 · Technology
What opportunities exist to help remote
workers using technology?
T1 · Boundary violations
Split attention, pressure to work late
T2 · Schedule flexibility
Self-discipline burden, multiple jobs
T3 · Additional demands
Visibility, communication, resources
T4 · Benefits & disadvantages
Rural access, isolation, home office
T5 · Disrupted norms
Availability, clarity, new conventions
T6 · Training & culture
Company understanding, return-to-office
T6 addresses RQ1 only · T1–T5 address RQ1 + RQ3 · T3–T5 additionally address RQ2