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<p>The primary objective of this study is to investigate how perceived social support influences workplace loneliness, with a focus on the mediating role of work alienation. Existing research on the relationship between workplace loneliness, perceived social support, and employee engagement is notably limited. Recognizing the significance of social connections in individuals' lives, it is crucial to acknowledge that a substantial portion of our time is spent in the workplace. Failing to cultivate such relationships may predispose individuals to experience feelings of loneliness. Employing a cross-sectional design, the study gathered data from a convenient sample comprising 178 participants (48 males, 130 females), aged between 21 and 53 years (M=30.88, SD=9.00). Structured questionnaires, namely the Loneliness at Work Scale, The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the Work Alienation Scale, were utilized for data collection. The findings revealed a negative correlation between perceived social support and workplace loneliness (r=-.729, p&lt;.01). Similarly, perceived social support exhibited a negative association with work alienation (r=-.744, p&lt;.01). Additionally, work alienation emerged as a robust mediator in the relationship between perceived social support and workplace loneliness (z = -4.12, p = .000). To enhance the explanatory capacity of the proposed model, future studies could consider incorporating additional variables. These may include jobrelated affective well-being, organizational commitment, or organizational citizenship behavior, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate connections between perceived social support and workplace loneliness.</p>
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The primary objective of this study is to investigate how perceived social support influences workplace loneliness, with a focus on the mediating role of work alienation. Existing research on the relationship between workplace loneliness, perceived social support, and employee engagement is notably limited. Recognizing the significance of social connections in individuals' lives, it is crucial to acknowledge that a substantial portion of our time is spent in the workplace. Failing to cultivate such relationships may predispose individuals to experience feelings of loneliness. Employing a cross-sectional design, the study gathered data from a convenient sample comprising 178 participants (48 males, 130 females), aged between 21 and 53 years (M=30.88, SD=9.00). Structured questionnaires, namely the Loneliness at Work Scale, The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the Work Alienation Scale, were utilized for data collection. The findings revealed a negative correlation between perceived social support and workplace loneliness (r=-.729, p<.01). Similarly, perceived social support exhibited a negative association with work alienation (r=-.744, p<.01). Additionally, work alienation emerged as a robust mediator in the relationship between perceived social support and workplace loneliness (z = -4.12, p = .000). To enhance the explanatory capacity of the proposed model, future studies could consider incorporating additional variables. These may include jobrelated affective well-being, organizational commitment, or organizational citizenship behavior, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate connections between perceived social support and workplace loneliness.

The Impact of Perceived Social Support on Workplace Loneliness. The Mediation Role of Work Alienation

National University of Political Studies and Public Administration

Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy

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The primary objective of this study is to investigate how perceived social support influences workplace loneliness, with a focus on the mediating role of work...

The Impact of Perceived Social Support on Workplace Loneliness. The Mediation Role of Work Alienation

Published Online: Jun 29, 2024

Page range: 133 - 144

Received: Mar 13, 2024

Accepted: May 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mdke-2024-0009

Keywords
perceived social support, workplace loneliness, work alienation, mediation

© 2024 Dan Florin Stănescu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

The Impact of Perceived Social Support on Workplace Loneliness. The Mediation Role of Work Alienation

Published Online: Jun 29, 2024

Page range: 133 - 144

Received: Mar 13, 2024

Accepted: May 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mdke-2024-0009

Keywordsperceived social support, workplace loneliness, work alienation, mediation

© 2024 Dan Florin Stănescu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
perceived social support, workplace loneliness, work alienation, mediation