The relationship between work-related social media use and work-life integration among generation Z employees in Indonesia

Laura Aurelia Austine Untung; Zamralita Zamralita; Jessica Jessica

doi:10.55942/pssj.v6i1.1110

Authors

Laura Aurelia Austine Untung Universitas Tarumanagara
Zamralita Zamralita Universitas Tarumanagara
Jessica Jessica Universitas Tarumanagara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v6i1.1110

Keywords:

work-related social media used, work-life integration, generation z, employees, social media

Abstract

The use of work-related social media by Generation Z has become a widespread phenomenon, creating a dilemma between flexibility and the blurring of boundaries between professional and personal lives. As digital natives, they are expected to seamlessly integrate work and personal life; however, they are also vulnerable to technostress. This study examines the relationship between Work-Related Social Media Use (WSMU) and Work-Life Integration (WLI) among Generation Z employees. This study adopts Boundary Theory and the Job Demands-Resources model as its theoretical framework. A correlational quantitative approach was employed, involving 203 Generation Z employees selected through convenience sampling method. Data were collected using the Work-Life Boundary Enactment Scale and Work-Related Social Media Questionnaire. The results of the correlation analysis rejected the initial hypothesis. A highly significant negative relationship was found between WSMU and WLI (r = -0.206, P = 0.003). This suggests that employees who effectively utilize social media for work tend to enact stronger segmentation strategies rather than integration. Further analysis revealed that hybrid workers reported significantly higher integration levels than office-based workers, and female employees engaged in more productive WSMU behaviors.

Author Biographies

Laura Aurelia Austine Untung, Universitas Tarumanagara

Laura Aurelia Austine Untung is currently an undergraduate psychology student at Tarumanagara University. She has a big passion in the field Organizational and Industrial Psychology. Her latest interest right now is about integrating social media used in professional setting among employees across different industries and backgrounds, in aim to improving work-life conditions among employees while also developing organization’s team dynamic.

Zamralita Zamralita, Universitas Tarumanagara

Dr. Zamralita, M.M., a psychologist specializing in industrial and organizational psychology, serves as a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara. Her main research interests include work engagement, psychological capital, organizational commitment, and the dynamics between job demands and available resources. She has produced valuable insights into employee well-being, work-life balance, career progression, and burnout among workers in various Indonesian industries. Beyond teaching, she currently holds the position of Head of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at the same university. Dr. Zamralita regularly organizes community outreach programs and workshops focused on talent assessment, career counseling, and organizational improvement. Through her work, she consistently bridges psychological theory with practical workplace applications, making meaningful contributions to human resource development and mental health support in Indonesian organizations.

Jessica Jessica, Universitas Tarumanagara

Jessica, M.Psi., Psikolog, is a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Tarumanagara, with a strong passion and specialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her professional interest lies in understanding human behavior within the workplace, aiming to optimize organizational dynamics and employee development. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Jessica is actively engaged in conducting psychological examinations and talent mapping. Through these initiatives, she is dedicated to helping the younger generation identify their potential early on, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future career paths and professional challenges.

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