Employee’s Spiritual Well-Being: Diminishing the Negative Fibs of Job Stress, Ego Depletion and Cyberloafing

Abstract

Purpose: The present study aims to empirically examine a research model that investigates the impact of job stress and ego depletion on cyberloafing behavior. Also examining the role of Islamic workplace spirituality as a moderating factor in the relationship between job stress and ego-depletion, with cyberloafing and its consequences on employees’ spiritual well-being.   Theoritical Framework: This study used the theory of self-regulation and control. Although there may be slight differences in the conceptualization of self-regulation of behavior but if a discrepancy is detected, the behavior is performed, or expectations are modified to mitigate the mismatch. It is the basis for examining the impact of work-related stress and ego depletion on human behavior.   Design/methodology/approach: This research was conducted with 271 employees out of 547 population’s members of Islamic-based universities located in Banyumas Regency, Indonesia. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, and the distributiin of questionnaires to employess was conducted haphzardly. Data were then analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS).   Findings: The finding indicates a favorable relationship between job stress, ego depletion, and cyberloafing. A noteworthy finding also indicates that engaging in cyberloafing should nourish employes spiritual well-being. The presence of Islamic workplace spirituality did not seem to have a moderating effect on the association between job stress and cyberloafing. In contrast, Islamic workplace spirituality serves as a moderating factor in the relationship between cyberloafing and spiritual well-being.   Research, Pratical & Social Implication: This finding does not align with previous research on job stress and cyberloafing. However, researchers have expanded the research model related to cyberloafing by including ego depletion and spiritual well-being variables. They have also examined the moderating influence of Islamic workplace spirituality on the relationship between cyberloafing and spiritual well-being. The purpose of this study is to incorporate academic literature regarding the impact of cyberloafing. This trend is not inherently negative but is associated with the value of spiritual well-being. The anticipated outcomes of this study encompass both theoretical and practical contributions to the fields of spiritual well-being and workplace deviant behavior.   Originality/value: This research examines the impact of cyberloafing behavior on the spiritual well-being of individuals in a professional setting. Following the research subject, researchers also incorporate a spiritual value to the concept of well-being, as the study is conducted within an Islamic university that adheres to Islamic principles in its practices.