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The continuing evolution of information technology (IT) allows work to be done anywhere, anytime. However, the use of IT has transferred work into the home lives of academicians and, in turn, has affected their work-life balance. Thus, concern about the influence of IT on academicians’ work-life balance remains. This research utilises work-family border theory as a theoretical lens to investigate the impact technology has had on women academicians’ work-life balance. Through a case study design, a public type of university in Terengganu, Malaysia, is selected as a research case to explore the use of IT and whether the IT benefited or otherwise women academicians’ work lives. This research is expected to benefit academics and practitioners by contributing to the body of knowledge on the role of IT in women academicians' work-life commitment. Also, the findings are expected to provide women academicians with an explanation in understanding their dual-role thus, preparing them for better work-life balance.
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