The relationship between productivity, burnout and procrastination at work

Fătu Ioana-Roxana (), Jeliu Lavinia-Alexandra (), Matei Dana and Sandu Mihaela Luminița ()
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Fătu Ioana-Roxana: Independent Researcher, Romania
Jeliu Lavinia-Alexandra: Independent Researcher, Romania
Matei Dana: Independent Researcher, Romania
Sandu Mihaela Luminița: Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Romania

BlackSea Journal of Psychology, 2023, vol. 14, issue 4, 361-377

Abstract: The present research aimed to investigate the relationship between procrastination, productivity, and exhaustion levels at the workplace. The objectives were to identify differences in the level of workplace exhaustion based on participants' gender, marital status, and procrastination tendencies. Additionally, the study aimed to identify statistically significant correlations between productivity and exhaustion, as well as between productivity and procrastination. A total of 59 participants from Constanța took part in the study, consisting of 36 females and 23 males. Their marital status was divided into those in a relationship (38) and those single (21). Ages were categorized into four groups (18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-55). The instruments used for data collection were the Workplace Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire (WPAI), the Inventory of Professional Exhaustion (original version), and the Procrastination at Work Scale (PAWS). In pursuit of the research objectives, five hypotheses were formulated, with four being confirmed. Consequently, significant differences between females and males in both procrastination tendencies and workplace exhaustion were identified. Furthermore, marital status proved to be a factor influencing exhaustion levels, with participants in relationships exhibiting a higher degree of exhaustion. Additionally, a negative correlation was demonstrated between exhaustion levels and productivity. In conclusion, a clearer picture emerges regarding the relationship between procrastination, productivity, and workplace exhaustion. Participants from Constanța County provided valuable data contributing to the achievement of the set objectives and the evaluation of the formulated hypotheses. Thus, these findings not only aid in understanding workplace dynamics but also provide a foundation for developing personalized strategies for time and stress management aimed at enhancing performance and reducing workplace exhaustion.

Keywords: productivity; exhaustion; procrastination; workplace (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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