Job Stress and Job Involvement: The Direct Role of Perceived Coworker Support

Reni Puji Astuti; Ignatius Soni Kurniawan; Nala Tri Kusuma

doi:10.56741/jmsd.v4i03.1418

Authors

Reni Puji Astuti Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University
Ignatius Soni Kurniawan
soni_kurniawan@ustjogja.ac.id
Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9607-0438
Nala Tri Kusuma Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2551-6452

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/jmsd.v4i03.1418

Keywords:

Human Resources, Job Involvement, Perceived Coworker Support, Reciprocal Adaptation

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between job stress and job involvement, and evaluates the direct role of perceived coworker support within an educational foundation setting. Using a quantitative survey involving all 75 employees of the Mahaduna Rohmatul Umam Foundation, data were analyzed using PLS-SEM. The results indicate that job stress does not significantly influence job involvement. Meanwhile, perceived coworker support demonstrates a strong and significant direct effect on job involvement, although it does not moderate the relationship between job stress and job involvement. These findings suggest that supportive colleagues can sustain employee involvement even when job stress is present. The study partially supports the Job Demands- Resources Model by highlighting the importance of job resources, particularly social support, in maintaining involvement. Practically, organizations are encouraged to foster collaboration and open communication to strengthen employees’ job involvement.

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Author Biographies

Reni Puji Astuti, Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University

is a member of the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her academic interests center on human resource management. She has professional experience as an HRD assistant, providing her with practical insights into recruitment and personnel administration. She is also actively involved in research and community service, particularly in supporting the development of small and medium enterprises. (email: renipujiastuti1122@gmail.com).

Ignatius Soni Kurniawan, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

is a management scholar and practitioner, serving as a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His research focuses on human resource management, especially work behavior and organizational performance. He has authored more than 100 scientific publications in national and international journals. Beyond teaching, he contributes to curriculum development, international community service, and academic collaboration. (email: soni_kurniawan@ustjogja.ac.id).

Nala Tri Kusuma, Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University

is a lecturer in the Faculty of Economics, Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her expertise includes organizational development and human resource management. In addition to teaching, she is actively engaged in research, scientific publishing, and academic initiatives related to management, business development, and organizational strategy. She consistently contributes to strengthening academic and professional competencies among students. (email: nala.kusuma@ustjogja.ac.id).

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