A preliminary study exploring moderating effects of role stressors on the relationship between Big Five personality traits and workplace cyberloafing

Varghese, Lebena; Barber, Larissa K.

doi:10.5817/cp2017-4-4

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“…Scholars have also extensively discussed the possibility that employers and employees adopt a different perspective toward cyberloafing. For employees, cyberloafing acts as a micro-break that allows them to cope with stressors arising from their work tasks or roles (Syrek et al, 2018;Varghese and Barber, 2017;Wu et al, 2020) and their private lives (K€ onig and Caner De La Guardia, 2014). Contrarily, for employers, cyberloafing is a counterproductive behavior that limits employee productivity (Andel et al, 2019;Glassman et al, 2015;Pindek et al, 2018).…”

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“…5.3.1.2 Psychological disposition: personality, attitude and emotions. Researchers have mainly considered the Big Five personality traits (Andreassen et al, 2014a, b;Varghese and Barber, 2017;Yildiz Durak and Saritepeci, 2019), but some have also investigated the traits of external locus of control (Chen et al, 2011), honesty, procrastination (O'Neill et al, 2014b and emotional stability (Kim et al, 2016). For example, O'Neill et al (2014a) found cyberloafing to relate to procrastination positively and negatively with honesty, agreeableness and conscientiousness.…”

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Cyberloafing and cyberslacking in the workplace: systematic literature review of past achievements and future promises

Tandon

Kaur

Ruparel

et al. 2021

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PurposeScholars are increasingly focusing on the adverse effects of digitization on human lives in personal and professional contexts. Cyberloafing is one such effect and digitization-related workplace behavior that has garnered attention in both academic and mainstream media. However, the existing literature is fragmented and needs to be consolidated to generate a comprehensive and contemporary overview of cyberloafing research and map its current intellectual boundaries. The purpose of this paper is to shed some light on systematic literature review (SLR) in cyberloafing and cyberslacking in the workplace.Design/methodology/approachA SLR is conducted to assimilate the existing research. A total of 87 studies selected through a robust protocol are analyzed through content analysis.FindingsA total of four thematic research areas and inherent gaps are identified, including conceptualization, operationalization, antecedents and stakeholders and consequences. Results are used to assimilate thematic gaps and potential research questions (RQs) to be addressed by future scholars. To advance cyberloafing research, the authors propose a theoretically grounded comprehensive framework based on the SLR findings.Originality/valueOur study's novelty rests in its state-of-the-art synthesis of cyberloafing research, which encompasses a broader scope than prior SLRs. Furthermore, developing a theoretically grounded comprehensive framework for advancing future research is a unique contribution of this study.

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Cyberloafing and cyberslacking in the workplace: systematic literature review of past achievements and future promises

Tandon

Kaur

Ruparel

et al. 2021

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“…High levels of neuroticism are also associated with sensitivity to criticism and rejection, lower subjective wellbeing, lower self-esteem, difficulty with romantic and social relationships, anxiety and personality disorders, and depression (Amirazodi & Amirazodi, 2011;Ozer & Benet-Martinez, 2006). High levels of neuroticism have been linked to the maladaptive online behavior of cyberloafing, which involves procrastinating on the internet instead of working (Varghese & Barber, 2017). As previously noted, Facebook allows users to passively monitor social and romantic relationships (Bryant et al, 2011), to compare oneself to others, and to seek validation and reduce uncertainty (McEwan, 2013).…”

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Social comparison orientation mediates the relationship between neuroticism and passive Facebook use

Rozgonjuk¹,

Ryan²,

Kuljus³

et al. 2019

Cyberpsychology

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Passive Facebook use, which involves engaging in non-socially orientated behavior on the popular social networking site, is associated with a range of negative outcomes, including social anxiety, loneliness, jealousy, and depressed mood. Research indicates that passive Facebook use may also be related to a tendency to engage in social comparison with others. In addition, there is some evidence that this tendency is more prevalent in individuals high in the personality trait neuroticism. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between passive Facebook use, neuroticism, and social comparison orientation (SCO). In addition, we explored whether SCO mediates the potential relationship between neuroticism and passive Facebook use. In a cross-sectional study, 318 Estonian Facebook users completed the Multidimensional Scale of Facebook Use (to ascertain passive Facebook use), the Extra Short Big Five Personality Inventory, and the Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Scale. The results revealed positive bivariate-correlations between passive Facebook use, neuroticism, and SCO. In addition, SCO mediated the relationship between neuroticism and passive Facebook use. These findings suggest that people higher in neuroticism are more prone to social comparison, which is associated with passive Facebook use. These findings are discussed, and several directions for future research are provided.

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“…More specifically, giving periodic breaks from work may help employees to recharge their energy, refocus their attention on work demands, cope with personal problems and work stress, and thus, increase their performance, productivity and satisfaction at work (Lim & Chen, 2012; Özkalp & Yıldız, 2018; Page, 2015). It is particularly argued that cyberloafing behaviors emerge as a coping strategy against workplace stressors (Henle & Blanchard, 2008; Koay et al., 2017; Varghese & Barber, 2017). For instance, empirical studies have revealed that cyberloafing behaviors engaged in for personal development decrease work stress (Özkalp & Yıldız, 2018), and browsing activities which allow for relief from work increase positive affect (Lim & Chen, 2012) among employees.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is a small body of literature that is concerned with cyberloafing behaviors in relation to job stress and coping in a work setting (Andel et al., 2019; Henle & Blanchard, 2008; Koay et al., 2017; Varghese & Barber, 2017). In these studies, it is argued that coping plays an important role in the relationship between stress and well-being, and that the misuse of the Internet at work may be related to employees’ emotion-focused coping strategies (Henle & Blanchard, 2008).…”

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An Investigation of Cyberloafing in Relation to Coping Styles and Psychological Symptoms in an Educational Setting

Demirtepe-Saygılı

Metin-Orta

2020

Psychol Rep

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Cyberloafing, the intentional use of the Internet for personal purposes during class hours, has received the scholars' attention due to the increased access to digital devices in educational settings. Considering the possible negative consequences of misuse of the Internet on health and well-being, the current study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms of this relationship by examining in detail the role of coping strategies. The sample consisted of 272 undergraduate students. The participants were asked to fill out items measuring cyberloafing behaviors, coping strategies (emotion-focused and problem-focused), and psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, anger, and somatization). The results revealed that cyberloafing is positively related to psychological symptoms. Furthermore, it is observed that cyberloafing moderates the relationship between emotion-focused coping and psychological symptoms such that at high levels of cyberloafing, emotion-focused coping is associated with higher levels of psychological symptoms. These findings contribute to the existing literature on students’ psychological well-being in terms of highlighting its relation with coping strategies and problematic Internet use.

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A preliminary study exploring moderating effects of role stressors on the relationship between Big Five personality traits and workplace cyberloafing

Cited by 32 publications

References 42 publications

Cyberloafing and cyberslacking in the workplace: systematic literature review of past achievements and future promises

Cyberloafing and cyberslacking in the workplace: systematic literature review of past achievements and future promises

Social comparison orientation mediates the relationship between neuroticism and passive Facebook use

An Investigation of Cyberloafing in Relation to Coping Styles and Psychological Symptoms in an Educational Setting

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