Plugging In: Examining the Nomological Network of Job Connectedness

There are few things that attract responses as ambivalent as those towards using information and communication technologies (ICT) devices for working remotely. Existing research on using communication devices and innovations for remote work has yielded mixed results, with individuals reported to experience higher job satisfaction, but also experiencing increased work-family conflict and burnout. Despite advancements in research on this area, gaps persist in literature examining mechanisms that can account for both the positive and negative outcomes of staying connected through technology. In this study, we examine job connectedness, which is defined as the extent to which individuals remain connected to work matters remotely using communications-based technology. Using a sample of 122 full-time employees, we developed and validated a scaled on job connectedness in Study 1. Using this scale, we tested the nomological network of job connectedness with 115 full-time working individuals in Study 2. Findings s...