Multitasking and workplace wellbeing: the roles of job stress and job autonomy
This cross-sectional study investigated how multitasking associates with workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the mediating role of job stress, and the moderating role of job autonomy. Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) and Conservation of Resources (COR) theories, this research proposed that...
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| description | This cross-sectional study investigated how multitasking associates with workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the mediating role of job stress, and the moderating role of job autonomy. Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) and Conservation of Resources (COR) theories, this research proposed that multitasking negatively associates workplace wellbeing by increasing job stress, and that job autonomy buffers this relationship between multitasking and job stress. Data were collected from 354 employees in the information technology industry in China, with a response rate of 98.33%, ensuring sample adequacy. AMOS 26.0 and SPSS 29.0 were employed in this study to test the hypothesized relationships. Results indicated that job stress partially mediates the relationship between multitasking and workplace wellbeing (VAF = 35.73%). Job autonomy moderates the relationship between multitasking and job stress, weakening the adverse relationship. These findings contribute to the literature by clarifying the dual roles of job stress and job autonomy. Practically, organizations are encouraged to reduce job stressors and enhance autonomy to support employee wellbeing. Future research should explore industry-specific differences and longitudinal dynamics to deepen understanding of multitasking's impact over time. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ab6875782f674fdb9ee7f5f2ee846fa62025-08-20T04:03:25ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-08-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.16118761611876Multitasking and workplace wellbeing: the roles of job stress and job autonomyZheng WeiRohayu Abdul-GhaniNorazila MatRosmah Mat IsaThis cross-sectional study investigated how multitasking associates with workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the mediating role of job stress, and the moderating role of job autonomy. Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) and Conservation of Resources (COR) theories, this research proposed that multitasking negatively associates workplace wellbeing by increasing job stress, and that job autonomy buffers this relationship between multitasking and job stress. Data were collected from 354 employees in the information technology industry in China, with a response rate of 98.33%, ensuring sample adequacy. AMOS 26.0 and SPSS 29.0 were employed in this study to test the hypothesized relationships. Results indicated that job stress partially mediates the relationship between multitasking and workplace wellbeing (VAF = 35.73%). Job autonomy moderates the relationship between multitasking and job stress, weakening the adverse relationship. These findings contribute to the literature by clarifying the dual roles of job stress and job autonomy. Practically, organizations are encouraged to reduce job stressors and enhance autonomy to support employee wellbeing. Future research should explore industry-specific differences and longitudinal dynamics to deepen understanding of multitasking's impact over time.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1611876/fullmultitaskingworkplace wellbeingjob stressjob autonomyinformation technology industry in China |
| spellingShingle | Zheng Wei Rohayu Abdul-Ghani Norazila Mat Rosmah Mat Isa Multitasking and workplace wellbeing: the roles of job stress and job autonomy Frontiers in Psychology multitasking workplace wellbeing job stress job autonomy information technology industry in China |
| title | Multitasking and workplace wellbeing: the roles of job stress and job autonomy |
| title_full | Multitasking and workplace wellbeing: the roles of job stress and job autonomy |
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| title_short | Multitasking and workplace wellbeing: the roles of job stress and job autonomy |
| title_sort | multitasking and workplace wellbeing the roles of job stress and job autonomy |
| topic | multitasking workplace wellbeing job stress job autonomy information technology industry in China |
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