When workaholism is negatively associated with burnout: A moderated mediation
Irsa Fatima Makhdoom1, Najma Iqbal Malik1, Mohsin Atta1
1Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
Frontiers in Public Health
|November 17, 2022
Summary
Workaholism does not directly cause burnout; instead, psychological capital mediates this relationship. Challenging job demands like time pressure and cognitive load strengthen this mediated effect in university employees.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Occupational Health
- Human Resource Management
Background:
- Workaholism is theorized as a significant contributor to employee burnout.
- Burnout presents substantial challenges to both individual well-being and organizational economic health.
- Understanding mediating and moderating factors is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) between workaholism and burnout.
- To examine the moderating influence of challenging job demands on the mediated relationship.
- To provide insights for mitigating burnout in higher education settings.
Main Methods:
- A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed, surveying 1,008 university teachers.
- Validated instruments including the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory and Anila PsyCap Scale were utilized.
- Statistical analysis was performed using Hayes' Process Macro Model 14.
Main Results:
- Psychological capital (PsyCap) significantly mediated the relationship between workaholism and burnout.
- Challenging job demands, specifically time pressure and cognitive demands, moderated this mediated relationship.
- The negative impact of workaholism on burnout was indirect, channeled through PsyCap.
Conclusions:
- Interventions aimed at enhancing personal resources, such as psychological capital, may buffer the negative effects of workaholism on burnout.
- Addressing challenging job demands is essential for strengthening the protective role of psychological capital.
- Findings offer a framework for improving employee well-being in higher education institutions.
Keywords:
PsyCapburnoutcognitive demandsmoderated mediationsocial loadtime pressureuniversity teachersworkaholismMore Related Videos
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