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Organizational Trust as a Driver of Eudaimonic and Digital Well-Being in IT Professionals: A Cross-Cultural Study

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  • Aneta Maria Pisarska

    (Department of Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kalisz, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Anna Kryczka

    (Faculty of Management, Department of Organizational Management and Social Capital, AGH University of Krakow, 30-059 Krakow, Poland)

  • Domenica Castellone

    (Department of Legal Science, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy)

Abstract

(1) Background: This study examines the relationships between organizational trust, eudaimonic well-being, and digital well-being among IT professionals in Poland and Italy. The research investigates how organizational trust influences well-being outcomes in contrasting cultural and economic environments. (2) Methods: the study used a quantitative research strategy, applying the diagnostic survey method through a structured, self-administered questionnaire available in both Polish and Italian. The sample consisted of 243 public sector employees working in the IT domain (116 in Poland and 127 in Italy), including administrative staff, IT professionals, and mid-level managers with varying levels of work experience. (3) Results: The findings demonstrate that organizational trust significantly enhances eudaimonic well-being, particularly in Poland, where a fast-paced and innovation-driven IT sector creates heightened demands for psychological safety and stability. While organizational trust also positively influenced digital well-being in both countries, this relationship was stronger in Poland than in Italy, suggesting that cultural and organizational differences mediate the impact of organizational trust on digital stress management. These findings also support global policy efforts, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and European digital policy frameworks, to promote socially sustainable and resilient digital workplaces. (4) Conclusions: The study underscores the need for organizations to implement transparent communication, career development initiatives, and proactive digital well-being strategies to ensure employees feel supported and engaged. The implications for company owners, managers, and policymakers highlight the role of organizational trust in promoting sustainable, resilient digital workplaces.

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  • Aneta Maria Pisarska & Anna Kryczka & Domenica Castellone, 2025. "Organizational Trust as a Driver of Eudaimonic and Digital Well-Being in IT Professionals: A Cross-Cultural Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-16, June.
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