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Title SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AND WORKPLACE PROCRASTINATION: MODERATING ROLE OF TIME MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR

Author(s) Muhammad Usman

Abstract This study examines the moderating role of time management behavior in the relationship between social media addiction and workplace procrastination among employees in Pakistan. The sample comprised 500 adults (329 men and 171 women) aged between 22 and 50 years, drawn from various private and public sector organizations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi using a non-probability convenience sampling method. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to gather data using self-reported measures: the Social Media Addiction Scale, the Procrastination at Work Scale, and the Time Management Behavior Scale. Data analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between social media addiction and workplace procrastination, indicating that higher levels of social media addiction are associated with increased procrastination at work. Conversely, time management behavior was negatively correlated with workplace procrastination, suggesting that better time management skills reduce procrastination. Importantly, time management behavior was found to moderate the relationship between social media addiction and workplace procrastination, mitigating the negative effects of social media addiction on productivity. Additionally, demographic variables, including age, gender, job status, and job type, emerged as significant predictors in understanding these relationships. The study's findings have important implications for organizational practices and employee management in the Pakistani cultural context. Enhancing time management skills among employees could serve as a practical intervention to reduce workplace procrastination driven by social media addiction, thereby improving overall productivity. This research underscores the need for culturally tailored strategies that address the unique challenges faced by employees in managing their time effectively. Further studies are recommended to explore these dynamics across different cultural and organizational contexts to better understand the role of time management behavior in mitigating the adverse effects of social media addiction on workplace performance.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Psychology

Language English

Publication Date 2025-01-06

Subject Psychology

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