Cross-Domain Effects of Negative Workplace Gossip on Employee Life Satisfaction

Xie, Jun; Chen, Hanjing; Huang, Qihai; Liang, Jessica (Yongyi)

doi:10.5465/ambpp.2021.12350abstract

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“…The assumption of COR theory is that conserving important resources drives human behavior. NWG can act as resource-depleting stressor and is detrimental to the emotional well-being of the target and exhaust other valuable resources (Xie et al , 2023). It also harms employees’ reputation, and makes them feel excluded from their coworkers and superiors.…”

Section: Theoretical Framework and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sailing through silence: exploring how negative gossip leaves breeding grounds for quiet quitting in the workplace

Srivastava,

Saxena,

Kapoor

et al. 2023

IJCMA

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Purpose Gossip spreads like wildfire, damaging relationships, decaying trust and creating a negative work environment. This study aims to investigate the relationship between negative workplace gossip (NWG) and quiet quitting (QQ), while considering the mediating effects of workplace stress and emotional exhaustion (EE). Design/methodology/approach Drawing upon the conservation of resource theory, the study aimed to comprehend this association in the context of 267 employees from diverse sectors in India, including health care, IT, banking and education. Through a three-wave time lagged survey design, using partial least squares structural equation modeling, significant findings were uncovered. Findings The results revealed a positive link between NWG and QQ. There was also a positive correlation between NWG and workplace stress. In addition, workplace stress and EE were found to mediate the relationship between NWG and QQ. Practical implications The findings have implications for both theory and practice. Organizations should consider implementing strategies to mitigate the prevalence of negative gossip and foster a healthier work environment, promoting employee well-being and retention. Originality/value The study reveals the “black box” between NWG and QQ, adding to the body of knowledge on the novel concept of QQ. Second, the study expands the literature on NWG, by examining impact path of how it leads to stress and EE, leading to QQ.

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Section: Theoretical Framework and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%