Exploring the effect of digital hoarding in the workplace on employee work performance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Academic viewpoints on the psychological impact of digital hoarding remain fragmented, and there is a lack of literature exploring the mechanism through which digital hoarding affects job performance in the workplace context.

Method

This research draws on three quantitative studies-a primary study (N = 211) and two robustness checks (N = 114; N = 259)-to examine the effects of digital hoarding in the workplace on employee work performance. Data were analyzed by structural equation modeling, bootstrap procedures, and simple slope analysis.

Conclusion

The findings show that digital hoarding in the workplace positively predicts job performance. Meanwhile, Job burnout exerts a negative mediating effect in this relationship, whereas thriving

SUBMITTER: Gao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12756427 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature