Event Title
Combatting Cyberloafing in the Workplace: Positive Emotion Intervention
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Psychology
Mentor Information
Ellen Shupe
Department
Psychology
Location
Kirkhof Center KC58
Start Date
10-4-2013 10:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 11:00 AM
Keywords
Information, Innovation, and Technology, Media, Technology
Abstract
Cyberloafing refers to the use of time originally dedicated to a work-related task to instead check personal e-mails, browse internet applications, etc. This behavior can negatively impact the overall efficiency of an organization. In order to combat the adverse of effects of cyberloafing, the current study was proposed. As ego depletion was found to be correlated with cyberloafing behavior, the current study investigated the effects of ego depletion recovery and prevention methods on cyberloafing behavior in college students. I hypothesized that individuals exposed to positive emotion will cyberloaf less than those exposed to neutral emotion. This hypothesis draws from research on ego depletion and positive affect. Using a 2 (positive vs. neutral) X 2 (depleted vs. non-depleted) factorial design, participants attempted to complete a data entry task after being shown a video corresponding to the condition. Cyberloafing activity was measured. Findings and implications are discussed.
Combatting Cyberloafing in the Workplace: Positive Emotion Intervention
Kirkhof Center KC58
Cyberloafing refers to the use of time originally dedicated to a work-related task to instead check personal e-mails, browse internet applications, etc. This behavior can negatively impact the overall efficiency of an organization. In order to combat the adverse of effects of cyberloafing, the current study was proposed. As ego depletion was found to be correlated with cyberloafing behavior, the current study investigated the effects of ego depletion recovery and prevention methods on cyberloafing behavior in college students. I hypothesized that individuals exposed to positive emotion will cyberloaf less than those exposed to neutral emotion. This hypothesis draws from research on ego depletion and positive affect. Using a 2 (positive vs. neutral) X 2 (depleted vs. non-depleted) factorial design, participants attempted to complete a data entry task after being shown a video corresponding to the condition. Cyberloafing activity was measured. Findings and implications are discussed.