How Job Insecurity Affects Employees’ Non-Green Behavior in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry? The Role of Psychological Distress

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

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1 Hotel Management Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Helwan University, Egypt.

2 Tourism Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Helwan University, Egypt

3 Hotel Studies Department, Al Alson Higher Institute for Tourism, Hotels and Computer, Egypt

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In recent years, the hospitality industry has faced considerable upheaval, with job insecurity becoming a prominent issue due to economic fluctuations, increasing competition, and evolving consumer expectations. This instability not only threatens employees' financial security but also contributes to a range of psychological distress, manifesting as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Simultaneously, the hotel sector has seen a growing awareness of environmental sustainability, yet many establishments continue to engage in non-green behaviors, prioritizing short-term profits over long-term ecological impact. This juxtaposition of job insecurity and non-eco-friendly practices creates a challenging landscape for workers, who often find themselves navigating the stress of precarious employment while grappling with ethical concerns about their workplace's environmental practices. Understanding the interplay between these elements is essential for fostering a healthier, more sustainable work environment that supports employee well-being while promoting responsible operational practices within the hotel industry. This exploration will delve into the implications of job insecurity and non-green behaviors on psychological distress, ultimately highlighting the need for systemic changes that can benefit both workers and the organizations.
The current study investigates the impact of job insecurity (JIS) on employees’ non-green behaviors within the Egyptian hospitality and tourism sector, drawing upon conservation of resources theory. Data were gathered from hotel and travel agencies (category-A) employees using online questionnaire. The research hypotheses were tested through structural equation modeling (SEM) using analysis of moment structure (AMOS 25). The study analyzed data from 296respondents employed in category-A travel agencies and five-star hotels with in Greater Cairo. The findings showed that there was a significant effect of job insecurity on both employees’ non green behavior and psychological distress. Furthermore, psychological distress was found to significantly and positively influence employees’ non-green behaviors. Such finding was along with the conservation of resources theory (COR theory), saying that employees may resort to non-green behaviors when they feel unable to cope with the challenges posed by job insecurity. Crucially, the study confirms that psychological distress mediates the relationship between job insecurity and employees’ non-green behaviors. Therefore, the management is that the leader must focus on developing security towards employees within the hotels and travel agencies organization by implementing strategies aimed at enhancing job security.

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