The Impact Of Workplace Inequality On Job Crafting: Moderating Role Of Work Social Support And Workplace Resilience In Mitigating The Effect Of Psychological Stress: An Analysis Of Academia

Abstract

This study aims to examine how workplace inequality effect job crafting of Academia of South Punjab, Pakistan: exploring the mediation role of psychological stress and moderating role of work social support and workplace resilience. The primary method for gathering data in this study was a survey questionnaire, utilizing a quantitative research approach. The targeted population for this research comprised the 470 employees (faculty) in the academia of South Punjab, Pakistan. As per the research, workplace inequality effects job crafting. Moreover, the study has revealed that psychological stress plays a mediating role between job crafting and workplace inequality. In addition to this study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the role of work social support and resilience as moderator. This study delves into intricate dynamics of workplace inequality, and analyzes the impact of workplace inequality by examining the role of psychological stress. The negative impacts of inequality are exacerbated by psychological stress, which causes disengagement and reduces desire for proactive efforts such as job crafting. The purpose of this research is to examine how workplace inequality effect job crafting in academics of South Punjab, Pakistan, using psychological stress as the mediator, while work social support and workplace resilience as moderators. With regard to the academia, which is a self-governing field with various duties and ranks, it is obvious that the risk of workplace disparities is quite high due to the differences in decision making, resource or scope, and acknowledgement. This research aims to investigate the complicated linkages between workplace inequality on job crafting in an academic setting. By researching how employees negotiate and redefine their positions in the face of perceived disparities and unequal treatment with employees at their workplaces. This study hopes to find ways that improve employee well-being, create equity, and drive organizational efficiency. The study's findings are expected to provide useful insights for academia and practitioners, as well as concrete suggestions on how to establish inclusive cultures in which employees can thrive and excel. Moreover, this research highlights the importance of addressing workplace inequality and establishing supportive working atmosphere in order to enhance job crafting. The research provides a full structure for understanding and dealing with the different consequences of inequality in organizational settings, with a focus on psychological stress as mediator, and work social support, and workplace resilience as moderating role.