L'uso integrativo degli audio-diari nella survey research per la rilevazione dei micro-eventi generativi : il caso di studio sulla qualità della vita dei lavoratori universitari della Sapienza

This study explores the integration of survey research and audio diaries to investigate the quality of life among university staff, with particular attention to the effects both positive and negative of interference between different experiential domains (work, domestic/family, and leisure) on occupational distress. The research is situated within a growing interest in data collection methods that leverage digital technologies, such as the use of audio diaries recorded via instant messaging applications like WhatsApp or Telegram. These audio diaries allow participants to capture experiences and reflections in real-time, enhancing data authenticity and reducing intrusiveness compared to traditional diaries. This methodological approach enabled the identification of not only meaningful aspects of daily life but also micro-events that may trigger domain interference. Notably, the findings show that work tends to permeate daily routines, even when participants are engaged in activities associated with other life

domains. Interestingly, leisure activities were found to have a dual effect: while they can reduce the pervasive influence of work, they may also contribute to a sense of overload in daily life. [Publisher's text]