Remote work and well-being: scientometric analysis through a systematic review in the business context
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Mental Health, Telework, Leadership, Culture of work, Occupational PsychologyAbstract
This study analyzes the relationship between remote work and organizational well-being, addressing its post-COVID-19 relevance. The objective was to examine, through a scientometric approach, the trends and challenges present in recent scientific literature on this topic. Based on the PRISMA methodology with a search in Scopus (2020-2024), 31 articles were analyzed using tools such as VOSviewer and Scimago Graphica. The results show an interdisciplinary production (Social Sciences, Medicine, and Business), with thematic patterns in mental health, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. Geographically, research focused on Europe and Asia, centering on post-pandemic organizational adaptation. It concludes by highlighting the need to develop objective indicators to measure well-being in remote contexts and to deepen the study of hybrid models, integrating specific cultural and organizational variables.
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