The moderating effect of Psychological Ownership on Loneliness in a (partially) WFH context
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2023-07-03
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This study investigates the relationship between Working From Home (WFH) and Loneliness with Psychological Ownership (PO) as a moderator. 50 employees who have the option to choose their WFH arrangements completed the survey. The hypotheses were that WFH has an increasing effect on loneliness and that PO is a positive moderator in this relationship. The findings of this research did not support both hypotheses. WFH has a decreasing effect on Loneliness and PO is not a moderator. However, this is not the case for the two components of PO. Territoriality (a negative aspect of PO) is a negative moderator and organisational attachment is a positive moderator in the relationship between WFH and loneliness. These results increase the understanding of PO and contribute to the literature on the beneficial impact of WFH on employee loneliness. The study also highlights the negative impact of territoriality on the level of loneliness of employees. The managerial implications of this research for organisations seeking to the consequences of their WFH policy and to foster a supportive work environment. Future research should explore the complexity of PO more and further investigate the differences between WFH HR policies.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen