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Hudson, Karen (2024) Exploring hybrid working conditions and the influence on work-life balance and wellbeing for caregivers and non-caregivers within the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.
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Abstract
The aim of this research is to explore the influence of hybrid working on work-life balance and wellbeing for caregivers and non-caregivers in the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland.
To achieve the research aims and objectives, an evaluation of the literature surrounding this topic and its various influences was completed. The literature review focused on understanding the prior research available on the topics of burnout, work-life balance, quality of life and job satisfaction. Each variable was evaluated by reviewing the broader context of the overall subject, corporate specific literature and current literature within a pharmaceutical setting was also included.
A quantitative questionnaire was used to collect the participant responses through an online survey tool. This was circulated to target participants online via email and social media platforms. Participants completed pre-validated questionnaires on burnout, work life balance, quality of life and job satisfaction. A total of 53 participants responses were collected (33 caregivers and 20 non-caregivers). The response data was then analysed through relevant quantitative statistical tests and results then reported and interpreted.
The results found that there were higher levels of burnout in the caregiver group compared to the non-caregiver group demonstrating statistical significance. Results were similar for work-life balance, quality of life and job satisfaction, with no statistical differences found between caregivers and non-caregivers in each of these measures.
In the final chapters, the outcomes for burnout, work life balance, quality of life and job satisfaction were discussed further against each hypothesis statement, potential implications and suggested recommendations provided. Future areas of research are also suggested and an overview of this study’s limitations.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Supervisors: | Name Email Farrell, Lynn UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Non Profit Organisations. Voluntary Sector. > Carers H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Quality of Work Life / Job Satisfaction H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > Industrial Psychology > Workplace Stress |
| Divisions: | School of Business > Master of Science in Management |
| Depositing User: | Ciara O'Brien |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Aug 2025 12:04 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Aug 2025 12:04 |
| URI: | https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8511 |
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