Under the Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Qualitative Exploration of Neurodivergence and Remote Work

Lisa Kuhn () and Florian J. Meier ()
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Lisa Kuhn: University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law
Florian J. Meier: University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law

A chapter in Digital Innovation and Organizational Transformation, 2026, pp 281-297 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract It is estimated that one-fifth of the global population is neurodivergent. As remote work becomes more prevalent, there is a lack of knowledge about how neurodivergent individuals are affected by it. This paper explores how masking, a prevalent coping strategy affected by neuroableism, can be reduced through remote work. Masking is related to severe health consequences, even linked to suicide. We use a qualitative research approach and regular engagement with interviewees to deliver insights into neuromixed communication and collaboration. We show how chronic technocomfort and episodic technorelief reduce the need for masking. Emphasizing individual acknowledgment over diagnoses, this paper underscores the importance of alleviating workplace stressors induced by ableism. This paper contributes to the IS research stream of remote work by focusing on neurodivergent work experiences and interactions with video conferencing tools, employing collaboration and an intersectional perspective.

Keywords: Neuromixed collaboration; Participatory research; Remote work; Technostress; Technorelief (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-08483-5_19

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