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Creativity and Emotional Exhaustion in Virtual Work Environments: The Ambiguous Role of Work Autonomy
1Faculty of Business and Communication Studies, Department of Economics and Business, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain.
Summary
Creativity and work autonomy can reduce emotional exhaustion in virtual settings. However, excessive autonomy without limits can lead to burnout, highlighting the need for balanced job resources.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Human Resources
Background:
- The relationship between virtual work creativity and emotional exhaustion is not well-defined.
- Work autonomy's role in virtual environments requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how creativity and emotional exhaustion are linked in online work.
- To understand the moderating effect of work autonomy on this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 448 university-educated employees was analyzed.
- A simple moderation process was employed for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Both creativity and work autonomy were found to mitigate emotional exhaustion.
- Work autonomy moderated the link between creativity and emotional exhaustion.
- While control reduces stressors, excessive autonomy without limits can cause emotional exhaustion.
Conclusions:
- Virtual work environments can foster creativity and self-management for improved emotional health.
- Work autonomy functions as a crucial resource for employee well-being in virtual settings.
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