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"An Empirical Investigation of the Consequences of Technostress" offered for free access

Can Dependence on Technology Be Damaging to Our Health?

By IGI Global on Aug 1, 2016
Can Dependence On Technology Be Damaging To Our Health? Are you technostressed out? Recent studies show that today's technologies are causing a wide range of physical issues for connected users; ranging from sleep disorders, depression, headaches, irritability, intestinal problems, and cardiovascular diseases. But the problems also extend far into the mental realm as well, including fatigue, loss of motivation, and high stress, along with anxiety and tension. With technology assuming a huge role in our lives, how can we create a healthy relationship with the technologies we use while maintaining our physical and mental health?

The IGI Global article "An Empirical Investigation of the Consequences of Technostress: Evidence from China", from the Information Resources Management Journal argues that technostress consequences are multi-faceted and lead to not only job-centric but also IT-centric detriments. It proposes a model that theoretically ties together the immediate reactions and extensive consequences of technostress for users. Using a survey of 221 Chinese knowledge workers, it was found that the negative influences of technostress expand far beyond what has been identified in prior research. Putting in a broader perspective, it can be detrimental to both the employee's job satisfaction and global attitude towards using information and communications technologies. Theoretical and pragmatic implications are also discussed.

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