Influence of Self-Care for Remote Working Women: A Phemenological Study

This Dissertation in Practice (DIP) research explores the dual responsibility of remote working women and organizations in normalizing self-care and establishing healthy work–life boundaries. The purpose of the study is to examine how personal self-care practices intersect with organizational expectations and how both employees and leaders contribute to creating an environment where well-being is valued and supported. The aim is to provide tangible ways for remote working women to navigate the challenge of “turning off” work while also identifying organizational practices that either reinforce or hinder boundary-setting and wellness behaviors.The following research describes the methods used to understand lived experiences of personal self-care habits, identify leadership modeling of wellness practices, and recommend organizational structures that influence employees’ ability to maintain separation between professional and personal spaces. A qualitative inquiry approach was used to explore remote working women’s personal and professional responsibilities, organizational expectations, and environmental conditions that shape well-being at work and at home. The scope of the DIP centers on understanding wellness as a shared responsibility, one that requires individual commitment and organizational alignment to foster sustainable engagement, retention, and overall well-being. Keywords: personal self-care, work–life boundaries, organizational wellness, leadership modeling, employee well-being

Grantor dc:publisher

Creighton University

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Palmer, Lindsey

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Martin, Jim
• Moss Breen Kuzelka, Jennifer

• employee well-being
• leadership modeling
• organizational wellness
• personal self-care
• work-life boundaries

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Repository record dc:identifier.uri

https://cdr.creighton.edu/handle/10504/163217

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:cdr.creighton.edu:10504/163217