Restraining Cyberloafing Behavior in Private Hospital Employees: Analysis of Work Stress Factors and Locus of Control

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the impact of locus of control, work stress, and excessive cyberloafing on employee performance. The population of this study were private employees at hospitals in Banyumas district. This study used quantitative methods and used a sample of 182 employees (respondents) selected by the saturated sampling method. The data collection tool used was a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale and the type of data collected was primary data. The data obtained were analyzed using PLS (Partial Least Square). The results showed that locus of control and work stress had a positive and significant effect on the performance of Banyumas District Health Office employees. Meanwhile, cyberloafing has a negative and insignificant effect on the performance of Banyumas District Health Office employees. The result partaining to Cyberloafing revealed that internet access did not necessarily impact employees. This was due to leaders who were able to provide good instructions and supervision on how employees use the Internet while working. The adjusted R2 coefficient of determination test results showed a value of 41.9%, which means that the variables locus of control, work stress, and excessive cyberloafing can affect employee performance by 41.9%, while 58.1% are influenced by other factors.