“Jag får ju fler timmar på dygnet” : En kvalitativ studie om distansarbete och välbefinnande

Sammanfattning: The rapid digital development has transformed our lives, and today we can work in new ways compared to before. With an increased demand for flexible work arrangements, where the home serves as a workplace, it is crucial for companies to understand how this affects the well-being of employees. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine how the possibility of work flexibility promotes individuals well-being. Previous research points out several factors that can influence well-being during remote work, including the work environment, the balance between work and private life, and interaction. The theoretical framework of the study is primarily based on Karasek and Theorell's demand-control-support model (1990), but in specific sections, support will also be drawn from studies by Kangas et al. (2023) and Espersson et al. (2023) using the concepts of Family-supportive supervisor behaviors and urholkade sociala relationer. The study is based on qualitative interviews conducted with employees in various units at Västerås municipality who work part-time at the physical workplace and part-time remotely. The results show that remote work is significant, especially for employees work-life balance, which positively impacts their well-being. What is really important for well-being is the ability to manage and plan worktasks on your own, no matter where you're working.