The hidden cost of exclusion: Psychological wellbeing and procrastination in response to workplace microaggressions

Ramaisa Gul   Nazir; Dr. Mahmood   Rehmani; Dr. Naveed   Anwer; Dr. Fatima   Abrar; Dr. Muhammad Osaid   Rabie

doi:10.71085/sss.04.02.262

Authors

Ramaisa Gul Nazir PhD Scholar, Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Dr. Mahmood Rehmani Associate Professor, Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Dr. Naveed Anwer Associate Professor, Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Dr. Fatima Abrar Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Dr. Muhammad Osaid Rabie Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71085/sss.04.02.262

Keywords:

Psychological well-being, Procrastination, Microaggressions, Ostracism, Educational institutions

Abstract

This article examines how psychological well-being mediates the association among workplace microaggressions, ostracism, and employee procrastination in educational settings. Results revealed that microaggressions and ostracism are significantly and positively related to procrastination and negatively associated with psychological well-being. Furthermore, psychological well-being mediated the relationship between workplace ostracism, microaggressions, and procrastination. This study examines employee procrastination in educational settings. Analysis of data from 405 employees revealed that while ostracism significantly influences psychological well-being, microaggressions do not show a significant impact. The direct effects of microaggressions and ostracism on procrastination were substantial, with minimal indirect effects transmitted through psychological well-being. These findings suggest that direct intervention on workplace mistreatment is necessary to reduce procrastination. The study’s implications extend to the refinement of stress-coping models and organizational interventions in educational institutions.

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