Presenteeism, Overcommitment, Workplace Bullying, and Job Satisfaction: A Moderated Mediation Relationship
Francisco Rodríguez-Cifuentes1, Samuel Fernández-Salinero1, Juan Antonio Moriano2
1Psychology Department, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Madrid, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 25, 2020
Summary
Presenteeism, or working while unwell, negatively impacts job satisfaction. Overcommitment mediates this effect, while work-related bullying moderates it, highlighting workplace factors influencing employee well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Human Resource Management
Background:
- Presenteeism, defined as working while sick, poses risks to individuals and organizations.
- Understanding factors influencing presenteeism is crucial for improving workplace well-being and productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between presenteeism and job satisfaction.
- To investigate the mediating role of overcommitment in this relationship.
- To explore the moderating effects of work-related and personal bullying.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of data from 377 subjects.
- Statistical modeling to assess mediation and moderation effects.
Main Results:
- Presenteeism and overcommitment were positively associated with job satisfaction.
- Overcommitment significantly mediated the link between presenteeism and job satisfaction.
- Work-related bullying moderated these relationships, but personal bullying did not.
Conclusions:
- Overcommitment plays a key role in how presenteeism affects job satisfaction.
- Workplace bullying, specifically work-related, influences the presenteeism-job satisfaction dynamic.
- Interventions should address overcommitment and mitigate work-related bullying to improve employee well-being.
Keywords:
economic stressjob satisfactionovercommitmentpersonal bullyingpresenteeismwork-related bullyingworkplace bullyingMore Related Videos
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