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Exploring the link between cyberloafing and work-related factors: A decade of systematic analysis

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  • Uslu, Osman

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Cyberloafing has become a prevalent issue in modern work environments due to the rise of remote work, digitalization, and increased social media use. Despite its widespread occurrence, existing literature presents conflicting views on the causes and consequences of cyberloafing. While some studies emphasize its potential benefits, such as enhanced motivation, others underscore its detrimental effects on productivity. These contradictions, coupled with the absence of a unified theoretical framework, pose substantial challenges for both researchers and practitioners in understanding and managing this behavior. To address these challenges, the present study systematically reviews empirical research on cyberloafing, focusing exclusively on studies involving employees published over the past decade. By synthesizing a range of theoretical perspectives, this study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of cyberloafing, identifying its work-related antecedents and examining its consequences. The analysis identifies prominent theoretical perspectives, highlights common antecedents such as emotional exhaustion, peer cyberloafing, and workplace ostracism, and outlines major consequences, including job performance and future cyberloafing intentions. This study advances the understanding of cyberloafing trends and offers practical insights for managing this behavior in the workplace, suggesting strategies to mitigate its impact.

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  • Uslu, Osman, 2025. "Exploring the link between cyberloafing and work-related factors: A decade of systematic analysis," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 83(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:83:y:2025:i:c:s0160791x25001873
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2025.102997
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