Presenteeism “on the desk”: The relationships with work responsibilities, work-to-family conflict and emotional exhaustion among Italian schoolteachers

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the antecedents and consequences of the phenomenon of presenteeism in the educational sector. Particularly, the authors tested the relationship between excessive work responsibilities, presenteeism, work-to-family conflict and workers’ emotional exhaustion.

Design/methodology/approach

A self-report questionnaire was administered to 264 teachers in secondary schools.

Findings

A subsequent mediation of presenteeism and work-to-family conflict between work responsibilities and emotional exhaustion was found.

Originality/value

The findings of this study will provide help today’s organisations for better understanding and managing the new phenomenon of presenteeism in order to promote workers’ well-being and performance.

Citation

Panari, C. and Simbula, S. (2016), "Presenteeism “on the desk”: The relationships with work responsibilities, work-to-family conflict and emotional exhaustion among Italian schoolteachers", International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 84-95. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJWHM-11-2013-0047