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Research Objective

To investigate the role of viral anxiety as a mediator between personal injunctive norms, intolerance of uncertainty, and adherence to physical distancing among bank support staff in Pakistan.

Methodology

Quantitative research design using a descriptive correlational approach. Data were collected from 150 bank support employees in Pakistan using a structured questionnaire measuring viral anxiety, personal injunctive norms, intolerance of uncertainty, and adherence to physical distancing.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
    A["Quantitative Research Design"] --> B["Data Collection via Structured Questionnaire"];
    B --> C["Sample: 150 Bank Support Staff"];
    C --> D["Measure: Viral Anxiety, Personal Injunctive Norms, Intolerance of Uncertainty, Adherence to Physical Distancing"];
    D --> E["Statistical Analysis"];
    E --> F["Identify Key Findings & Mediation Effects"];
    F --> G["Draw Conclusions & Implications"];                    

Discussion

Viral anxiety plays a critical role in influencing employee behavior regarding physical distancing, potentially overshadowing other psychological factors. The impact of personal injunctive norms on physical distancing is largely channeled through viral anxiety. The lack of a significant direct effect for personal injunctive norms and intolerance of uncertainty suggests that viral anxiety is the primary driver of adherence to safety protocols in this context.

Key Findings

Viral anxiety significantly mediates the relationship between personal injunctive norms and physical distancing. Viral anxiety also significantly predicts adherence to physical distancing. Personal injunctive norms and intolerance of uncertainty did not show a significant direct effect on physical distancing when viral anxiety was accounted for. The mediation effect of viral anxiety between intolerance of uncertainty and physical distancing was not supported.

Conclusion

Viral anxiety is a critical factor influencing employee adherence to physical distancing in the banking sector in Pakistan, mediating the relationship between personal injunctive norms and physical distancing. Organizations should address viral anxiety through targeted interventions to support employee well-being and ensure compliance with health guidelines.

Fact Check

- Sample size: 150 bank support employees. (Confirmed)
- Publication date: September 2024. (Confirmed)
- R Square value: 0.861, indicating 86.1% of variability in adherence to physical distancing is explained by the model. (Confirmed)

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