Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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1. M.Sc. in Sport Management, University of Basra, Iraq
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Bachelor of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
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MSc of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education anıl Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht.
10.22091/its.2025.13387.1018
Abstract
Introduction. In contemporary workplaces, the ubiquity of the Internet has created a significant temptation for numerous employees to engage in online browsing. Consequently, this study seeks to explore this phenomenon specifically among physical education teachers and aims to address the question of whether there exists a correlation between Internet surfing and the job performance of physical education teachers in Basra province.
Methodology. The current study is a descriptive-correlational survey designed to achieve specific objectives and is applied in nature. Data collection was conducted in the field through the use of a questionnaire. The statistical population for this research included all physical education teachers in Basra province in 2022. To assess Internet loitering, the Askew Internet Loitering Questionnaire was utilized, while the Patterson Job Performance Questionnaire was employed to evaluate job performance.
Results. The findings of this study indicated a negative and significant correlation between Internet wandering and the job performance of physical education teachers in Basra (r = -0.14; p < 0.05), suggesting that an increase in Internet wandering is associated with a significant decrease in teachers' job performance. Additionally, a negative and significant relationship was found between the components of staff attitude (r = -0.12; p < 0.05) and perceived barriers (r = -0.13; p < 0.05) with job performance. Conversely, no significant relationship was identified between descriptive norms and job performance (r = -0.08; p < 0.05). Regression analysis revealed that the Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) was below 2.5, and the Tolerance value was above 0.4, confirming the necessary assumptions for this analysis. The results from the stepwise regression indicated that only the staff attitude factor significantly predicts the job performance of physical education teachers in Basra province, accounting for 1.6% of the variance in job performance. Furthermore, the regression coefficient indicated that for each one-unit increase in the staff attitude variable, there is a corresponding decrease of 0.12 units in teachers' job performance.
Conclusion. The results of this study demonstrate a negative and significant relationship between Internet surfing and the job performance of physical education teachers in Basra province. These findings highlight that inappropriate use of the Internet during working hours can result in decreased productivity and job performance. Additionally, the employee attitude factor emerged as the sole predictor of job performance, underscoring the importance of fostering a positive attitude to enhance teacher effectiveness. Overall, these results stress the necessity for effective management of Internet use in educational settings to optimize performance.
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