Self-efficacy and self-regulation variation in different modes of work

Abstract

The paper brings about the findings of a survey conducted in two Ghanaian universities during autumn and winter 2023. Relatively large sample (n=201) helps to shed light on sense of self-efficacy and self-regulation as outcomes of different modes of work. The working hypothesis was that sociotechnical environments are challenging due to issues with information ergonomics especially from the perspectives of users. Moreover, as more work is done in sociotechnical environments spatially dispersed and even asynchronously sense of control and self-regulation are affected. There is also an underlying question about the balance between work and life. Mixed domains are the cause of conflicts in several ways. The paper presents also implications for enhancing work life balance among the people working extensively in soctiotechnical environments.

Keywords: digital self-regulation, sense of self-efficacy, sociotechnical work environments

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005742