The Mediating Role of Emotional Burnout in the Effect of Job Insecurity on Organizational Deviance

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the mediating role of emotional burnout in the effect of job insecurity on organizational deviation. In line with the research purpose, a valid questionnaire was collected from 406 participants in a field study conducted in the service sector. The data set extracted during the field study was then subjected to statistical analysis. The relevant analysis results indicated that job insecurity has a significant impact on organizational deviation, with emotional burnout playing a mediating role in this relationship. The research findings are further corroborated by the extant literature on the subject. Consequently, it is considered that the research has contributed to both the relevant literature and practitioners.