Job autonomy and cyberloafing: a mediated moderation model of work engagement and mindfulness

Chitra Khari and Shuchi Sinha

Evidence-based HRM, 2024, vol. 13, issue 2, 246-265

Abstract: Purpose - To investigate the mediating role of work engagement (WE) between job autonomy and cyberloafing and the moderating effect of mindfulness on the linkage between work engagement and cyberloafing. Design/methodology/approach - This study was conducted using an online questionnaire survey. Data were gathered from 266 full-time working professionals in India. Hierarchical regression analysis and, SPSS PROCESS version 4.0 (model 14) were employed to analyze the mediated moderation effect. Findings - Results showed that job autonomy reduced cyberloafing of employees through WE and the mediation effect was stronger when employees were high on mindfulness. Research limitations/implications - Results indicate that job autonomy and mindfulness have a considerable impact on employee cyberloafing behavior. Organizations seeking to reduce employee cyberloafing behavior could benefit by considering job autonomy as well as supporting employee mindfulness. Originality/value - This study adds to the understanding of cyberloafing antecedents particularly, the role of job autonomy and WE. Additionally, it examines how mindfulness self-regulates with regard to cyberloafing and contributes to the growing body of mindfulness research and its impact on counterproductive behavior at work.

Keywords: Job autonomy; Cyberloafing; Mediated moderation; PROCESS macro; Mindfulness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/EBHRM-05-2023-0117

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