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How Perceptions of Work-Life Balance and Technology Use Impact upon Creativity in Collaborative Spaces

In: Digital Transformation and Human Behavior

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  • Carlotta Cochis

    (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)

  • Elisa Mattarelli

    (San Jose State University)

  • Fabiola Bertolotti

    (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)

  • Anna Chiara Scapolan

    (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)

  • Fabrizio Montanari

    (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)

  • Paula Ungureanu

    (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)

Abstract

This paper unpacks creative processes in collaborative spaces (CS). We focus on how the positive resources related to wellbeing and work-life balance derived from working in CS interplay with the use of collaborative technology in affecting individual creativity. We conducted a survey study with individuals working in 27 different CS in Italy. We propose and find a positive relationship between the perceived level of work-life balance satisfaction and individual creativity. Instead we do not find a significant relationship between the frequency of technology mediated interactions with external actors and individual creativity. Furthermore, the relationship between work-life balance and creativity is negatively moderated by technology mediated interactions with external actors. In other words, an intense use of collaborative technology with actors external to the CS can generate perceptions of overload thus making the impact of work-life balance on creativity not significant. We conclude with theoretical and practical implications.

Suggested Citation

  • Carlotta Cochis & Elisa Mattarelli & Fabiola Bertolotti & Anna Chiara Scapolan & Fabrizio Montanari & Paula Ungureanu, 2021. "How Perceptions of Work-Life Balance and Technology Use Impact upon Creativity in Collaborative Spaces," Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organization, in: Concetta Metallo & Maria Ferrara & Alessandra Lazazzara & Stefano Za (ed.), Digital Transformation and Human Behavior, pages 217-234, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lnichp:978-3-030-47539-0_16
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47539-0_16
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