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Helmiatin, Sebelas Maret University, IndonesiaAsri Laksmi Riani, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
Salamah Wahyuni SU, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
Sinto Sunaryo, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
Abstract
Cyberloafing has become a phenomenon of internet abuse in the workplace that has a detrimental impact if not taken seriously. Academics are trying to research various causes of this destructive behavior, such as cyberloafing, which is increasingly occurring. However, only a little literature reveals the perception, meaning, and ethical problems of cyberloafing in the workplace. This research explores the perception of cyberloafing among Generation Z in the public sector. The study investigates the fundamental reasons and their manifestations in the work setting, utilizing a qualitative methodology incorporating interpretative phenomenological analysis. The Straus Corbin qualitative research approach was used to understand, examine, analyze, and interpret respondents’ views. We conducted nine semi-structured interviews; all respondents had more than 3 years of work experience and an average age of 25. The findings indicate that employees engage in cyberloafing due to work system, perceived cyberloafing, and work-related stress. Generation Z, who grew up on the internet as long as they lived, might have different perceptions about cyberloafing, whether it is ethical or unethical. The current study contributes to literature by focusing on the perception of cyberloafing among Generation Z.
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Conference: ACSS2025Stream: Economics and Management
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Helmiatin ., Riani A., SU S., & Sunaryo S. (2025) Unpacking the Lived Experience of Cyberloafing Among Generation Z: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Perceptions, Meanings, and Ethical Dilemmas ISSN: 2186-2303 – The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 229-236) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2025.19
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2025.19
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