The Impact of Excessive Virtual Space Use on Social Laziness in Organizational Settings: A Case Study of Sirjan's Executive Bodies

Social laziness is one of the characteristics attributed to Iranians and has gained attention in recent years, with its manifestations present in Iranian society, such as low work productivity, excessive vacations, overweight, and lack of physical activity. Despite the significance of this issue, limited research has been conducted on it to date. Therefore, this study aimed to structurally model the impact of using virtual space on social laziness in the executive bodies of Srijan. The statistical population of this research consists of all employees of the executive bodies of Srijan, totaling 3000 individuals in 1401. A sample size of 341 individuals was determined from this population using the Karjesi and Morgan table through a stratified random sampling method, where the allocation for each executive body and employee was specified. Data collection was conducted using two standardized questionnaires, with content validity established based on expert opinions and structural validity confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability of the questionnaires was confirmed through the calculation of Cronbach's alpha coefficient and composite reliability. The collected data were then analyzed using structural equation modeling with Lisrel software. The research findings confirm the main hypothesis, indicating that virtual space significantly influences social laziness. Furthermore, the examination of sub-hypotheses revealed that the level of consumption and access to virtual space significantly impact social laziness in the executive bodies of Srijan City.