W. Dika Pradana Mahardata, Uswatun Chasanah

THE INFLUENCE OF JOB STRESS ON WORK PROCRASTINATION WITH THE LEVEL OF JOB SATISFACTION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE ON MEMBERS OF THE BRIMOB BATTALION B PIONEER SENTOLO, KULON PROGO

Introduction

The influence of job stress on work procrastination with the level of job satisfaction as an intervening variable on members of the brimob battalion b pioneer sentolo, kulon progo. Examine how job stress influences work procrastination, with job satisfaction as an intervening variable, among Brimob Battalion members. Quantitative PLS study in Kulon Progo.

Abstract

Work stress is a condition of tension experienced by employees in the face of work and creates a physical / psychological imbalance, and affects the emotions, thought processes and conditions of an employee which can cause harm to individuals and related organizations. Procrastination is a delay of a few moments before the deadline or a long-term delay to exceed the deadline so that it interferes with performance within a limited time span by replacing activities that are not so important. Job satisfaction refers to an individual's general attitude towards his or her job. Job satisfaction is the result of employees' perceptions of the extent to which their work can provide such an emotional state. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of job stress on work procrastination with job satisfaction as an intervening variable in members of Brimob Battalion B Pelopor, Sentolo, Kulon Progo. This research was conducted at Mako Brimob Battalion B Pelopor, Sentolo, Kulon Progo. The sample used amounted to 50 people. The method in this study uses quantitative methods. Data collection methods using interviews and questionnaires. The analysis method used is Partial Least Square (PLS) which uses the results of the outer model and inner model tests. Based on the results of the study, the following findings were obtained: work stress has a positive and significant effect on work procrastination, work stress has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, job satisfaction has a positive and insignificant effect on work procrastination, work stress has an insignificant effect and a direct effect on work procrastination with job satisfaction.

Review

This study embarks on an important investigation into the interplay of job stress, work procrastination, and job satisfaction within a critical and demanding professional environment: the Brimob Battalion. The choice of this specific population provides a unique lens through which to examine these organizational behavior constructs, as members of such units are often exposed to high-pressure situations, making the understanding of factors influencing their performance and well-being highly relevant. The abstract clearly articulates the research's objective to empirically ascertain the relationships between these variables, which could offer valuable insights for personnel management and support systems within security forces. Methodologically, the research adopts a quantitative approach, employing interviews and questionnaires, with Partial Least Square (PLS) utilized for data analysis. While PLS is suitable for complex models, the reported sample size of 50 individuals raises concerns regarding statistical power and the generalizability of the findings, particularly when testing intricate mediation models. The results present a nuanced picture: job stress is found to have a positive and significant effect on both work procrastination and job satisfaction. However, a key finding is that job satisfaction demonstrates a positive but *insignificant* effect on work procrastination. Furthermore, the abstract concludes that job stress has an *insignificant* direct effect on work procrastination *with* job satisfaction, which likely implies that job satisfaction does not significantly mediate the relationship between job stress and work procrastination in this context. These particular findings warrant careful consideration and interpretation. The study's primary contribution lies in affirming the direct and detrimental impact of job stress on both work procrastination and job satisfaction among Brimob members, underscoring the necessity for robust stress management programs in such high-stakes roles. However, the limited or non-existent mediating role of job satisfaction as hypothesized presents an interesting avenue for further research. Future studies would benefit from a larger sample size to improve statistical robustness and generalizability. Additionally, a deeper qualitative exploration could illuminate why job satisfaction does not significantly intervene in the stress-procrastination dynamic for this specific group. Re-evaluating the theoretical framework or considering alternative mediating/moderating variables might also yield a more comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships at play.

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