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Effect of social media usage on job security through social media disorder and networking behavior: a serial mediation mechanism

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  • Sarra Rajhi
  • Muhammad Ali Asadullah
  • Walid Derbel

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Purpose - The usage of social media at the workplace has become an undeniable reality, yet the role of social media use (SMU) in job-related outcomes is still unclear. This study uncovers a chain process through which SMU may strengthen job security perception of employees through social media disorder (SMD) and networking behavior. Design/methodology/approach - This quantitative study used ratings of 197 Emirati students enrolled in a higher education institution located in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The respondents were professionals serving in different public and private organizations in UAE. Findings - The statistical results supported a significant serial mediation of SMD and networking behavior between SMU and job security perceptions of employees. Practical implications - This study offers implications for employees and their supervisors about the usage of social media for strengthening their perceptions of job security. Originality/value - This study contributed to the existing stream of research on SMU to explain a chain process through which employees may benefit from social media to strengthen their perceptions of job security.

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  • Sarra Rajhi & Muhammad Ali Asadullah & Walid Derbel, 2023. "Effect of social media usage on job security through social media disorder and networking behavior: a serial mediation mechanism," PSU Research Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 8(3), pages 794-812, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:prrpps:prr-04-2022-0039
    DOI: 10.1108/PRR-04-2022-0039
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