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    THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DETOX ON EMPLOYEES' WELLBEING WITH THE MODERATING EFFECT OF GENDER: A STUDY OF EMPLOYEES IN SRI LANKA’S DYNAMIC IT INDUSTRY
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Kubeshana, R.; Janadari, M.P.N.
    In response to the growing digital dependency and its consequences on employee well-being, this study focuses on the impact of digital detox on employees’ well-being in Sri Lanka’s IT sector, with the moderating effect of gender. The necessity of this study arises from the growing global concerns about the negative impact of excessive digital engagement on employee well-being, particularly in high-pressure industries like IT and Finance. In Sri Lanka, the IT sector has seen significant digital expansion, but this has come with high stress levels, work-life imbalance, and mental health concerns. Existing research in Sri Lanka has primarily focused on digital transformation and productivity, neglecting the role of digital detox in employee well-being. This study, therefore, addresses a critical research gap by examining the effectiveness of digital detox in improving employee well-being within Sri Lanka’s IT industry. The study is anchored in a positivist research philosophy, employing a deductive, quantitative approach, by using a structured questionnaire to the IT professionals (The registered IT companies under SLASSCOM, which is referred to as Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), which is the premier industry chamber for the IT and BPM (Business Process Management) industry in Sri Lanka). The study utilizes statistical techniques such as regression and overall model analysis and the tools are Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 and Process Macro version 4.3 to assess the influence of digital detox including rule-based and feature-based disconnection on various dimensions of employee well-being, such as psychological, social, workplace, and subjective well-being. A total of 384 valid responses were analyzed and confirmed that digital detox positively impacts employee well-being, indicating that employees who actively engage in digital detox strategies report lower stress levels, improved emotional health, and increased workplace engagement. The statistical analysis establishes that detox plays a major role in influencing employee well-being, with significant gender-based differences in the perceived benefits. Hence, this study adds to the growing body of knowledge on digital detox by offering context-specific insights into Sri Lanka’s IT workforce and highlights the necessity for workplace interventions that support structured digital detox programs. Furthermore, Future research should explore the long-term effects and industry-wide applications of digital detox programs across different professional sectors to further validate these findings and establish best practices for digital well-being.
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    Supervisory Styles and Their Impact on Affective Commitment: A Gender-Based Comparison of Non-Managerial Employees in the Apparel Industry in Western Province, Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies University of Kelaniya., 2024-11-11) Sivapathasundharam, S.; Jayasekara, P.
    The study explores the impact of supervisory styles on affective commitment among non-managerial employees in the Sri Lankan apparel industry. This research addresses a critical gap by focusing on the Sri Lankan apparel industry, which struggles with affective commitment level of non-managerial employees. Additionally, this study has especially focused on whether male and female non-managerial employees have perceived supervisory style at work differently. Data were collected from 257 non-managerial employees across three knitted export organizations in Sri Lanka using validated scales for affective commitment, and supervisory styles while getting abusive supervision, task-oriented supervision and supportive supervision as dimensions of supervisory styles. Random sampling technique was adopted for the study. The methodological approach involved quantitative analysis to test the hypothesized relationships, utilizing principles from social exchange theory, particularly emphasizing exchange ideology. Statistical techniques, including regression analysis, and independent sample T-test were used to determine the impact of supervisory style on affective commitment. The findings highlight the critical need for organizations to address supervisory behaviour and foster positive social exchange to enhance employee commitment. In addition, gender alone is not sufficient to explain perception of supervisory styles. Therefore, the study also did not include other variables that may influence the difference in the perception of supervisory style.