The buffering effect of micro-daily events on the relationship between the dark triad traits and counterproductive work behavior

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study was to analyze the moderating role of micro-events on the relationship between the three Dark Triad dimensions and counterproductive work-brehaviors. The social exchange theory and the person–situation interactionist model supported this study’s model that analyzed whether micro-events at work would moderate the relationship between the three dimensions of the dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, psychopathy and narcissism) and specific types of counterproductive work behaviors (CWB; toward the organization, and the individual). Design/methodology/approach To achieve this goal, this study used a sample of 241 currently employed participants. Findings The results showed that individuals who scored higher on their dark triad traits engaged more frequently in CWB; however, when they experienced more daily uplifts than daily hassles, their CWBs significantly decreased. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional design should be regarded as a limitation, and the authors assessed all the variables through self-reported measures. Originality/value Such results proved to be fundamental for a better understanding of employees’ behavior, as well as the impact of micro-events in the organizational settings.

Applying the Affective Events Theory to Explore the Effect of Daily Micro-Interruptions on Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Affect and the Moderating Role of Pets at Work

“…The pandemic crisis lived so far has pushed many organizations to implement flexible work arrangements, such as telework, to reduce the COVID-19 virus widespread (Junça- Silva & Silva, 2023). While working from home, individuals have more daily interruptions (Kazekami, 2020) than when working at the office.…”

“…With the incremental use of flexible work arrangements, such as telework, since the COVID-19 crisis (Junça- Silva & Silva, 2023), the use of digital technologies to bring people together has also increased. While working, individuals are often interrupted (Sonnentag et al, 2018), either to work with colleagues or to communicate with each other (Richardson & Taylor, 2012).…”

Daily work engagement is a process through which daily micro-events at work influence life satisfaction

“…In particular, these results highlight the importance of promoting work engagement in organizations on a daily basis, since we demonstrate that variables influencing work engagement, as well as well-being, change from day to day. That is, daily micro-events facilitate or hinder work engagement, which, in turn, influences employees' well-being (Junça-Silva et al, 2023;Rueff-Lopes et al, 2017). For instance, individuals who have higher levels of well-being and work engagement have better physical health (Leiter and Maslach, 2017;Salovey et al, 2000).…”

“…Hence, there is a need to study processes that could explain the influence between daily micro-events (hassles and uplifts) and well-being (e.g. Junça-Silva and Silva, 2023; Landolfi et al ., 2022) (see Figures 1 and 2).…”

“…It is even more relevant to pay attention to mental health in post-pandemic times, where a significant decrease in levels of mental health and happiness has been revealed (e.g. Junça-Silva and Silva, 2023). In addition, identifying the role of daily micro-events in life satisfaction can be a suitable management tool that contributes to increasing the levels of workers' happiness.…”