> We focused on occupation-level shifts in remote work rather than personal choices, as decisions to work remotely may themselves reflect individuals’ mental health status
> Understanding remote work’s impact on mental health is important for workers deciding where to work
Remote work is not for everyone so if you are someone who predominantly makes their social connections in an office being forced to work remotely will have an impact.
However I think a lot who choose to work remotely have friends outside of work. I know this study focuses on those who live alone but it may also be very different for those who live with a partner/family/friends.
Anecdotally I have found that people who want social interaction in the office push for everyone in the office (rather selfishly in my opinion) because without enough people in - for example in a hybrid model - they don’t get the same kick.
> Understanding remote work’s impact on mental health is important for workers deciding where to work
Remote work is not for everyone so if you are someone who predominantly makes their social connections in an office being forced to work remotely will have an impact.
However I think a lot who choose to work remotely have friends outside of work. I know this study focuses on those who live alone but it may also be very different for those who live with a partner/family/friends.
Anecdotally I have found that people who want social interaction in the office push for everyone in the office (rather selfishly in my opinion) because without enough people in - for example in a hybrid model - they don’t get the same kick.