العلاقة بين الاغتراب في العمل وارتكاب السلوك المنحرف "دراسة ميدانية على العاملين في القطاعين العام والخاص"

Rami Abed AL- Hameed Aljbour

doi:10.35516/Hum.2025.8253

Authors

Rami Abed AL- Hameed Aljbour Department of Social Sciences, Ajloun University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8425-8022

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2025.8253

Keywords:

Alienation at Work, Deviant Behavior.

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to explore the relationship between workplace alienation and the occurrence of deviant behaviors among employees in the organizations where they work.

Methods: The study relied on a descriptive correlational approach. The sample consisted of 270 employees selected through a convenient non-probability sampling method from the municipalities sector and the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company in the southern region.

Results: The results showed a positive relationship between workplace alienation and deviant behavior. Both workplace alienation and deviant behavior were reported at moderate levels, with mean scores of 3.069 and 2.485, respectively. There were significant differences in the level of workplace alienation based on gender, with females reporting higher levels of alienation. No significant differences were found based on age, monthly income, or job penalties. However, there were significant differences in deviant behavior, with males and those aged 31-40 and 41-50 showing higher levels of such behaviors.

Conclusions: The study recommends revisiting employees' monthly wages, involving them in decision-making processes within their organizations, and assigning them tasks that match their qualifications.

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