Abstract
A flexible and digital workplace promotes not only telework (working from home or in a mobile office), but
non-work related computer use during working hours (also known as cyberslacking) as well. Cyberslacking
is usually regarded as a deviant behavior and something rather negative. However, evidence suggests that
cyberslacking might be beneficial for reconciling work and private life. This study focuses on the role of
cyberslacking in the context of life-domain conflicts, telework, and well-being. The cross-sectional results
suggest that 1.) cyberslacking works as a moderator to buffer the negative relationship between life-domain
conflicts and well-being and 2.) teleworkers differ significantly in their cyberslacking behavior from nonteleworkers.
Cyberslacking cannot be seen as a generally negative behavior, but employers and scientists
alike should look at potential positive aspects.
| Translated title of the contribution | The role of cyberslacking in the context of life-domain conflicts and telework |
|---|---|
| Original language | German (Austria) |
| Pages (from-to) | 5-14 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Wirtschaftspsychologie |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Fields of science
- 501012 Media psychology
- 501 Psychology
- 501003 Occupational psychology
- 501015 Organisational psychology
JKU Focus areas
- Management and Innovation
- Social Systems, Markets and Welfare States
- Social and Economic Sciences (in general)