.... Based on the norm activation theory, this study aims to examine how different types of punishment affect CUB in the shared accommodation context. Design/methodology/approach We conducted a scenario-based experiment (N = 194), in which participants were randomly divided into four groups...

... together with employees' fear of formal punishment (punishment). Findings Only by interacting together and with punishment are proximity and monitoring able to deter cyber loafers from engaging in cyberloafing. Research limitations/implications The study could suffer from mono‐method/source bias...