Exploring the Paradoxical Link between Employee Loneliness and Employee Creativity in the Post-Pandemic

Najib Bou Zakhem; Muhieddine Ramadan; Hala Baydoun; Amira Daouk; Sarah Chahine; Mabelle Al Haddad; Abir El Fawal; Nada Jabbour Al Maalouf

المؤلفون

Najib Bou Zakhem PhD in Management, School of Business, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5260-6851
Muhieddine Ramadan PhD in Finance, School of Business, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
Hala Baydoun PhD in Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting and Finance, School of Business, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon
Amira Daouk PhD in Management, School of Business, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
Sarah Chahine PhD in Entrepreneurship, School of Business, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
Mabelle Al Haddad PhD in Law, School of Business, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
Abir El Fawal PhD in Management, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University, Tripoli, Lebanon
Nada Jabbour Al Maalouf PhD in Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, Modern University for Business and Science, Beirut, Lebanon https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3289-1349

الكلمات المفتاحية:

Loneliness، Intrinsic motivation، Creativity، Self-efficacy، Post-pandemic

الملخص

This study investigates the paradoxical relationship between employee loneliness induced by the pandemic and subsequent creativity in the post-pandemic era. Mediating the link between loneliness and creativity, intrinsic motivation is examined alongside the moderating influence of self-efficacy. Data collected from 208 teachers in Lebanon was analyzed through the PLS-SEM. The results unveil a significant mediating effect of intrinsic motivation, shedding light on how pandemic-induced loneliness propels employees towards heightened creative output. Furthermore, self-efficacy is identified as a significant moderator, influencing the strength of the loneliness-creativity relationship. This study contributes to a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between emotional experiences, intrinsic motivation, and efficacy in shaping post-pandemic creativity among employees.