The effects of female sexually fluid workplace romance on their work and life
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ISSN: 2040-7149
Article publication date: 15 August 2022
Issue publication date: 3 February 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Drawing on scholarships of workplace romance, LGBT at work and sexual fluidity, this present research aims to investigate the effect of female sexually fluid romantic relationships at work on their work and life.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors used qualitative approach and interviewed 30 female workers who experienced sexual fluidity at work.
Findings
From interviews with 30 female employees in Vietnam who experience fluidity in their romance, the authors find out positive and negatives effects on their psychology at work (affective/behavioral/cognitive change and mental health), work outcome (job attitudes and performance/productivity) and relations with coworkers.
Originality/value
This research discovers common and distinct features in the workplace romance of female sexually fluid employees. The research finding supports queer perspective which is exerting more salient impacts on our contemporary society and workplace.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank all research participants for welcoming me into their world, their unwavering support, their time, and their friendship.
Citation
Pham, Q.T., Le, H.Q., Mai, K.N. and Phan, A.T. (2023), "The effects of female sexually fluid workplace romance on their work and life", Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. 42 No. 1, pp. 87-103. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-01-2022-0007
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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