Technology management, networking positions and work/life boundaries among working adult students

Mia Tammelin and Outi Alakärppä

Technology in Society, 2021, vol. 65, issue C

Abstract: In this digitalised world, crossing boundaries between life domains is becoming increasingly easy. We are constantly faced with the need to define whether we are online or offline, and technology management is now an integral part of daily life. Technology management, which is affected by the individual's networking position, has different components: connectivity management, online self-presentation and privacy management. The objective of this study is to explore technology management strategies among working adult students. The study identifies three networking positions: socio-affective enthusiasts, context-contingent pragmatists and pragmatic avoiders. These three groups have specific approaches to technology management.

Keywords: Work/life boundaries; Technology management; Networking positions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101569

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