Tight cultures as a double-edged sword for burnout: the job demands-resources perspective on perceived organizational tightness and the moderating effect of gender

This research clarifies why tight organizational cultures can both protect and undermine employee wellbeing and offers guidance for creating conditions that reduce burnout for both women and men.

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Frontiers in Psychology
Published
2026-01-07
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1642855
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Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
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Tight cultures as a double-edged sword for burnout: the job demands-resources perspective on perceived organizational tightness and the moderating effect of gender

Xi Zou, Shota Kawasaki
Frontiers in Psychology
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
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Tight cultures as a double-edged sword for burnout: the job demands-resources perspective on perceived organizational tightness and the moderating effect of gender

Xi Zou, Shota Kawasaki
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Abstract

This research clarifies why tight organizational cultures can both protect and undermine employee wellbeing and offers guidance for creating conditions that reduce burnout for both women and men.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
NEOMA Business School (FR), Nanyang Technological University (SG)
Ministry of Education, India
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 96%
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
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Tight cultures as a double-edged sword for burnout: the job demands-resources perspective on perceived organizational tightness and the moderating effect of gender — Xi Zou, Shota Kawasaki · Frontiers in Psychology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS