Evaluating the impact of psychological entitlement on cyberloafing: the mediating role of perceived organizational justice

Author:

Rahaei Arefeh,Salehzadeh Reza

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of psychological entitlement and perceived organizational justice on cyberloafing. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a cross-sectional research design based on a questionnaire method was used to collect the required data from a sample of 226 employees working at selected universities in the city of Isfahan, Iran. To test the research hypotheses, structural equation modeling was used. Findings According to the findings, psychological entitlement could have a significant impact on perceived organizational justice and consequently perceived organizational justice could significantly influence cyberloafing. Moreover, psychological entitlement could significantly influence cyberloafing and finally, psychological entitlement could have a significant effect on cyberloafing through perceived organizational justice. Originality/value This research provides valuable insight for studying the relationship among psychological entitlement, perceived organizational justice and cyberloafing.

Publisher

Emerald

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