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In this study, we develop and test a theoretical model based on ego-depletion theory that shows how compulsory citizenship behavior may deplete employee resources. During this process, role stressors mediate the relationship between compulsory citizenship behavior and ego-depletion, while egoism accelerates the process. In this study, 254 effective samples were collected on three occasions from four companies in northeast China. To test our hypotheses, empirical analysis was performed with SPSS 26 and Mplus 8.3. Accordingly, our results indicate that compulsory citizenship behavior is positively related to ego-depletion and that this relationship is mediated by role stressors. Moreover, egoism exacerbates the impact of compulsory citizenship behavior on role stressors and ego-depletion. Finally, we conclude the study by discussing its theoretical and practical implications and some future research directions.
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Qin, G., Zhang, L. How compulsory citizenship behavior depletes individual resources—a moderated mediation model. Curr Psychol 43, 969–983 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04386-7
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