11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024

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    EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF TECHNOSTRESS ON CYBER LOAFING, MEDIATING EFFECT OF SELF CONTROL DEFICIENCY
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Jonathan, J.J.J.; Ekanayake, E.M.H.L
    Technology plays a vital role in acquiring the attention of society. While seeking attention requires competence, a more skillful workforce is required. That’s where technology comes into play. This possesses pros as well as cons. This research points outs the drawback of technologies. Therefore, this study examines the impact of technostress on cyberloafing among undergraduates in Sri Lanka, with self-control deficiency as a mediating factor. Technostress, caused by excessive dependence on digital technologies, can negatively affect students' focus and academic performance. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was adopted, and data was collected from 437 undergraduates using a structured questionnaire. The sample was selected through simple random sampling, and data analysis was conducted using correlation and regression analyses in SPSS inserting the sample size of 437. The Sobel test was applied to assess the mediating effect of self-control deficiency. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between technostress and cyberloafing. The Correlation between Technostress and Cyber Loafing was 0.333 which is statistically significant (0.001) and as per the regression analysis, the R square was 0.11 where the significance value was 0.001, indicating that students experiencing higher levels of technostress are more likely to engage in non-academic online activities. Additionally, Sobel Test was conducted, where the P value was 0.116 which is statistically significant where self-control deficiency was found to be significantly mediating this relationship, suggesting that technostress weakens students’ ability to regulate their online behaviors, leading to increased cyberloafing. The study concludes that managing technostress is essential in reducing cyberloafing among undergraduates. It recommends that universities implement digital well-being programs, self-regulation training, and awareness campaigns to help students manage technostress effectively. Educators should integrate structured digital learning environments and promote time management strategies to reduce the negative impact of excessive technology use. By addressing technostress and enhancing self-control mechanisms, educational institutions can foster a more focused and productive academic environment, ultimately improving students' performance and well-being.
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    IMPACT OF CYBERLOAFING ON JOB PERFORMANCE: INVESTIGATING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SELF-CONTROL – AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF IT PROFESSIONALS IN COLOMBO DISTRICT, SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Liyanagamage, L.G.M.M.; Ekanayake, E.M.H.L.
    This study with the advancements in communication technology, the state of the communications network has become considerably improved. When it comes to organizations, they are moving towards digitalization, and it leads to a rise in internet usage within the workplace. Employees are misusing company-provided internet instead of using it for work-related tasks. Therefore, the objective of the current study was to identify the impact of Cyberloafing on Job performance and the mediating effect of self-control. Cyberloafing is a most attack to cybersecurity. Hence this study is quantitative and cross-sectional study which was based on an organization in IT industry employees. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and 138 employees participated in this study. The data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Employees in the sample have shown a higher degree of engagement in Cyberloafing. Among them, more than 80% of the employees were highly engaged in cyberloafing activities during the Work time. The analyzed results show that there is a significant negative impact of cyberloafing on job performance. Further, it is found that while there is a significant impact of self-control as a mediator on the relationship between cyberloafing and job performance. Further, that, since a negative relationship exists between cyberloafing and job performance, in IT work setting. Further, the conducive to the enhancement of individual self-control, there is a likelihood of cultivating a counterproductive workforce. Therefore, the current study suggested that to conduct the study by considering all organizations in the business world within Sri Lanka and organizational support and self-control policies that will help employees to maintain better job performance to get an effective output.