Factors Contributing to Workplace Isolation in Remote Workers

Abstract

Remote work continues to emerge as an alternative work option. This quantitative correlational study aimed to identify perceptions of workplace isolation among remote workers and factors contributing to it, specifically focusing on supervisory support, communication satisfaction, and the time worked remotely. The researcher surveyed remote workers at least 18 years old and working in the U.S. or U.S territories about their perceptions of these variables. The study's results indicated significant relationships between workplace isolation and supervisory support and between workplace isolation and communication satisfaction. Workplace isolation decreases when supervisory support and communication satisfaction increase. However, the results showed no relationship between workplace isolation and time worked remotely. Identifying the relationships helps meet the needs of these workers.