Does techno-stress justify cyberslacking? An empirical study based on the neutralisation theory

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dc.authoridgugercin, utku/0000-0002-7667-6256
dc.contributor.authorGugercin, Utku
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-06T17:37:20Z
dc.date.available2025-01-06T17:37:20Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractOn the basis of neutralisation theory, this paper associates technology-induced work stress with the engagement in non-business activities while at work. When neutralisation theory is linked to organisational behaviour, the theory states that employees are prone to engage in deviant behaviours in the workplace to balance the difficulties they have suffered. In this context, employees may strive to neutralise the negative consequences of technology-induced stress and feel justified considering that it is their right to engage in deviant behaviours, such as performing non-business activities. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the impact of technology-induced stress (techno-stress) on engaging in non-business online activities while at work (minor cyberslacking). To do so, survey method was used and data were gathered from 252 white-collar employees working in the manufacturing sector. Results of the regression analysis suggested that out of three dimensions of techno-stress, techno-invasion is the only predictor for cyberslacking. The practical contribution of this paper is that employers could decrease cyberslacking activities by alleviating techno-invasion level of employees. Recommendations are also offered to draw up policies to cope with techno-stress and cyberslacking.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/0144929X.2019.1617350
dc.identifier.endpage836
dc.identifier.issn0144-929X
dc.identifier.issn1362-3001
dc.identifier.issue7
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85066011164
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage824
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/0144929X.2019.1617350
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14669/2196
dc.identifier.volume39
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000470641200001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofBehaviour & Information Technology
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241211
dc.subjectCyberslacking
dc.subjectcyberloafing
dc.subjecttechno-stress
dc.subjectinformation and communication technologies
dc.titleDoes techno-stress justify cyberslacking? An empirical study based on the neutralisation theory
dc.typeArticle

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