Author:
Zhang Na,Liu Xiaoyun,Li Jingjing,Xu Zhen
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Considerable research has investigated the influencing factors of cyberloafing in the workplace. However, few studies have focused on the antecedents in non-work fields, especially for nurses. According to the effort-reward imbalance theory, this study aims to explore the spillover effect of after-hours electronic communication on nurses’ cyberloafing, and the mediating role of psychological contract breach.
Methods
A total of 282 nurses completed the online survey. PROCESS macro for SPSS was used to test how after-hour electronic communication affect nurses’ cyberloafing.
Results
After-hours electronic communication has a significant positive impact on nurses’ cyberloafing, and psychological contract breach plays a mediating role in the relationship.
Conclusion
Psychological contract breach was the linchpin linking after-hours electronic communication to nurses’ cyberloafing in workplace. This study provides a guide for healthcare organizations to reduce or manage inappropriate telework arrangements and strengthen nurses’ psychological contracts.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Humanities and Social Sciences Youth Foundation, Ministry of Education
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Cited by
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