Psychological Detachment in Relation with Social Cyberloafing and Creativity among Higher Education Employees

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the relationship between social cyberloafing, psychological detachment, and creativity among higher education employees. Second objective was to find out mediating role of psychological detachment between social cyberloafing and creativity. Employees' various online behaviours have drawn more attention to social cyberloafing, which is the practice of using workplace internet resources for non-work-related, personal purposes. Therefore current study intended to explore social cyberloafing in the workplace, particularly among higher education employees who frequently deal with high levels of stress and cognitive demands. Quantitative research design along with the correlational survey research method was used. Sample of 322 faculty and administrative staff from the Hazara Division , were selected using convenient sampling technique. Standardized measures including the Social Cyberloafing Scale, Psychological Detachment Scale, and Self-Rated Creativity Scale were used to collect responses. Results revealed a significant positive correlation among the three variables. Psychological detachment was found to partially mediate the link between social cyberloafing and creativity. The findings highlight social cyberloafing as a potentially restorative activity that supports psychological wellbeing, social interaction, and workplace productivity.