2020
DOI: 10.1504/ijitm.2020.104504
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Does social media use at work lower productivity

Abstract: We conducted an empirical study that analysed the relationship between the use of social media at work and project success at work. This study adds to the emerging literature on the impact of social media use on organisational outcomes. We found that only one of the four popular social media platforms studied adds value to the workplace. Specifically, we found the use of Facebook at work, whether controlling for age, gender and education or not, to be negatively associated with project success. The use of Link… Show more

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“…More time spent on social media was linked to a decrease in productivity. This was consistent with the negative effects of the distractions, physical discomfort, and negative emotions associated with social media use as reported in previous studies of workplace and office settings (Priyadarshini et al 2020;Vithayathil, Dadgar, and Osiri 2020). On the other hand, more time spent on personal hobbies, was linked to maintaining the same level of productivity, or to increasing productivity.…”
Section: Lifestyle Changessupporting
confidence: 90%
“…More time spent on social media was linked to a decrease in productivity. This was consistent with the negative effects of the distractions, physical discomfort, and negative emotions associated with social media use as reported in previous studies of workplace and office settings (Priyadarshini et al 2020;Vithayathil, Dadgar, and Osiri 2020). On the other hand, more time spent on personal hobbies, was linked to maintaining the same level of productivity, or to increasing productivity.…”
Section: Lifestyle Changessupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Not minding the adaptations, most of the employees who prefer doing things traditionally may view social media as a threat that challenges their beliefs, values, and their personal and social lives (Vithayathil, Dadgar, & Osiri, 2020). The researchers' further support the view of Reneau (2013), who suggested that the older generations are moving at a slower pace in accepting and integrating communication technologies into their livelihood.…”
Section: Problem Statement and Objectives Of The Studymentioning
confidence: 64%
“…Quantitative studies reveal varied impacts of SMU and SMPs on project management and team performance. Facebook use at work negatively correlates with project success, while LinkedIn and other platforms positively influence project outcomes [127]. Social media collaboration in software project management enhances team performance, trust, and cohesion [62].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%