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Work from home behaviors among U.S. urban and rural residents
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3683-718X
Abstract Rates of working from home (WFH) have grown quickly over the last two decades, yet the option to do so varies by job sector and education level. Due to the advantages associated with WFH, equity concerns have arisen regarding the types of workers still required to commute. While previous studies have identified relationships between socioeconomic status and WFH access, few researchers have addressed the role of residential location. This paper uses pre-pandemic survey data to identify differences in WFH behaviors among U.S. rural and non-rural workers. To isolate the independent effect of residential location, this analysis uses binomial logistic and multinomial logistic regressions of 2017 travel data. Compared to urbanites, rural people prefer to work from home but less frequently can do so, all else equal. Findings on ethnicity, education, household structure, and professional employment also suggest distinct associations with WFH access by urban/rural residence. Understanding WFH behaviors among people facing accessibility disadvantages – including rural residents– remains a critical task for researchers. The decline of the commute may be the most remarkable emerging trend in travel behavior. This may disadvantage people who cannot WFH, and rural residents may thus face new employment challenges and travel burdens. Efforts to support rural workers should prioritize access to technology infrastructure and jobs that can be done virtually.
Highlights In 2017, U.S. rural workers had fewer options to WFH than equivalent urbanites. Metropolitan residents commuted by choice more often than small-town, micropolitan, and rural people. Professional workers were more likely to commute by choice than non-professionals. Job types account for some – but not all – differences in WFH access between urban and rural residents.
Work from home behaviors among U.S. urban and rural residents
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3683-718X
Abstract Rates of working from home (WFH) have grown quickly over the last two decades, yet the option to do so varies by job sector and education level. Due to the advantages associated with WFH, equity concerns have arisen regarding the types of workers still required to commute. While previous studies have identified relationships between socioeconomic status and WFH access, few researchers have addressed the role of residential location. This paper uses pre-pandemic survey data to identify differences in WFH behaviors among U.S. rural and non-rural workers. To isolate the independent effect of residential location, this analysis uses binomial logistic and multinomial logistic regressions of 2017 travel data. Compared to urbanites, rural people prefer to work from home but less frequently can do so, all else equal. Findings on ethnicity, education, household structure, and professional employment also suggest distinct associations with WFH access by urban/rural residence. Understanding WFH behaviors among people facing accessibility disadvantages – including rural residents– remains a critical task for researchers. The decline of the commute may be the most remarkable emerging trend in travel behavior. This may disadvantage people who cannot WFH, and rural residents may thus face new employment challenges and travel burdens. Efforts to support rural workers should prioritize access to technology infrastructure and jobs that can be done virtually.
Highlights In 2017, U.S. rural workers had fewer options to WFH than equivalent urbanites. Metropolitan residents commuted by choice more often than small-town, micropolitan, and rural people. Professional workers were more likely to commute by choice than non-professionals. Job types account for some – but not all – differences in WFH access between urban and rural residents.
Work from home behaviors among U.S. urban and rural residents
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3683-718X
Abstract Rates of working from home (WFH) have grown quickly over the last two decades, yet the option to do so varies by job sector and education level. Due to the advantages associated with WFH, equity concerns have arisen regarding the types of workers still required to commute. While previous studies have identified relationships between socioeconomic status and WFH access, few researchers have addressed the role of residential location. This paper uses pre-pandemic survey data to identify differences in WFH behaviors among U.S. rural and non-rural workers. To isolate the independent effect of residential location, this analysis uses binomial logistic and multinomial logistic regressions of 2017 travel data. Compared to urbanites, rural people prefer to work from home but less frequently can do so, all else equal. Findings on ethnicity, education, household structure, and professional employment also suggest distinct associations with WFH access by urban/rural residence. Understanding WFH behaviors among people facing accessibility disadvantages – including rural residents– remains a critical task for researchers. The decline of the commute may be the most remarkable emerging trend in travel behavior. This may disadvantage people who cannot WFH, and rural residents may thus face new employment challenges and travel burdens. Efforts to support rural workers should prioritize access to technology infrastructure and jobs that can be done virtually.
Highlights In 2017, U.S. rural workers had fewer options to WFH than equivalent urbanites. Metropolitan residents commuted by choice more often than small-town, micropolitan, and rural people. Professional workers were more likely to commute by choice than non-professionals. Job types account for some – but not all – differences in WFH access between urban and rural residents.
Work from home behaviors among U.S. urban and rural residents
Paul, Julene (author)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 96 ; 101-111
2022-10-19
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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