The Impact of Inadequate Sleep Quality on The Act of Concealing Knowledge: The Mediating Effects of Psychological Discomfort and Impaired Self-Regulation, and The Moderating Effect of Social Isolation

Abstract

The research study presented in this paper examines the relationship between knowledge concealment and poor sleep quality, with psychological distress and self-regulatory impairment serving as mediators and occupational exclusion as a moderator. In this research, we aim to measure the following The study examines the correlation between poor sleep quality and knowledge hiding due to psychological distress and self-regulatory impairment. It also investigates the moderating role of workplace exclusion in the relationship between poor sleep quality and psychological distress, self-regulatory impairment, and knowledge hiding. Additionally, the study explores the mediating role of workplace exclusion in the relationship between poor sleep quality and knowledge hiding, as well as the relationship between workplace exclusion and self-regulatory impairment. Previous studies served as the basis for the hypothesis-based model that was then tested using SPSS and Smart PLS-SME. Out of 250 feedbacks obtained, data from 200 respondents was sifted. The validity and reliability of the data were assessed by tests. Beta and T-Values were also used to measure the impact intensity. The results show that poor sleep quality has a positive and substantial effect on knowledge concealment, with psychological discomfort and moderation of workplace exclusion mediating or moderating the relationship. Managers that want to boost their company's performance and productivity might use the study's conclusions. Because of constraints on time, money, and knowledge in the field, research results are always susceptible to inaccuracy, no matter how much time and energy is invested in them.