Page No 193-208
Archita Gupta, Shreshtha Yadav, Trayambak Tiwari and Anil Kumar Yadav
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Anju Lata Singh
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi
Workplace loneliness is becoming more widely acknowledged as a significant factor
that can adversely affect employee well-being and organizational performance. However,
comprehending its causes, mediating factors, moderating elements, and outcomes
are still incomplete and scattered. This systematic literature review aims to consolidate
existing research on workplace loneliness. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed
journal articles was conducted using databases such as Emerald Insight, Science
Direct, and JSTOR. Keywords included “workplace loneliness” and “loneliness at work”
were used. Inclusion criteria comprised of peer-reviewed journal articles published in
English from 2005 to 2024. A total of 29 research studies met the inclusion criteria. The
review identified several antecedents of workplace loneliness, including personality
(introversion, neuroticism, core self-evaluation), workplace ostracism, job satisfaction,
and trust. The consequences of workplace loneliness were extensive, impacting
organizational commitment, organizational citizenship behavior, etc. This review highlights
the complex and multifaceted nature of workplace loneliness by emphasizing its
significant impact on both employees and organizational outcomes. Future research
should focus on longitudinal studies to elucidate causal relationships and the
development of comprehensive, evidence-based intervention strategies to address
workplace loneliness effectively