Work Stress as a Predictor of Counterproductive Work Behavior Among Generation Z in Yogyakarta

Abstract

This research investigates the relationship between work stress and counterproductive work behavior (CWB) among Generation Z employees in Yogyakarta. Utilizing a sample of 104 Generation Z employees, this study employs the product moment correlation method to explore the dynamics between these variables. Findings reveal a positive correlation between work stress and CWB, with a correlation coefficient rxyr_{xy}rxy of 0.213 and a significance level of p = 0.030 (p ≤ 0.050). The results indicate that work stress accounts for 4.5% of the variance in CWB, suggesting that other unexamined factors contribute to the remaining 95.5%. This study highlights the impact of work stress on CWB and underscores the need for interventions targeting stress management to mitigate counterproductive behaviors in the workplace.

Keywords: Counterproductive Work Behavior, Work Stress, Generation Z Employees