TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of psychosocial factors in the German information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Specifically, the authors seek to explore the relationships between sources of workplace social support and work engagement. Design/methodology/approach– The paper presents the results of a cross-sectional self-report online survey of 336 employees working in six information and communication technology companies in Germany. Analyses are conducted employing multiple linear regression models. Findings– Supervisor and co-worker support showed discrete effects on work engagement components (vigour, dedication, absorption). Overall, supervisor support showed a stronger association with work engagement than co-worker support among ICT employees. Originality/value– This paper makes a contribution to the further understanding of the relationship of psychosocial factors, particularly sources of social support and employee engagement, in the context of ICT industry.
VL  - 51
IS  - 9
SN  - 0025-1747
DO  - 10.1108/MD-12-2012-0876
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-12-2012-0876
AU  - Susanne Lehner Birgit
AU  - Jung Julia
AU  - Stieler-Lorenz Brigitte
AU  - Nitzsche Anika
AU  - Driller Elke
AU  - Wasem Jürgen
AU  - Pfaff Holger
PY  - 2013
Y1  - 2013/01/01
TI  - Psychosocial factors in the information and communication technology sector
T2  - Management Decision
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 1878
EP  - 1892
Y2  - 2024/09/20
ER  -