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Abstract

This study explores the digital intercultural communication experiences of Nigerian Women Remote Workers (NWRWs) in remote workspaces. It analyzes how culture, gender, language, and technology converge to influence workplace interactions. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten Nigerian women who work remotely and interact with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. Findings reveal that while technology facilitates transnational collaboration, it does not eliminate cultural and communicative challenges. Participants reported navigating cultural differences in communication practices, assumptions of cultural universality, language and accent barriers, and digital impression management as they used technology as their cultural mediator. The study concludes with practical implications for inclusive workplace practices and digital communication training that supports diverse remote teams.

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1010268
Business indexing term
Title
“Performing Professionalism” the Communicative Strategies of Nigerian Women in Global Remote Teams
Number of pages
75
Publication year
2025
Degree date
2025
School code
0139
Source
MAI 87/1(E), Masters Abstracts International
ISBN
9798286451944
Advisor
Committee member
Pason, Amy; Gayles, Prisca
University/institution
University of Nevada, Reno
Department
Communication Studies
University location
United States -- Nevada
Degree
M.A.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
English
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
32039717
ProQuest document ID
3225998381
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/performing-professionalism-communicative/docview/3225998381/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Database
ProQuest One Academic