Technostress Among Older Workers: A Central European Perspective

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S508500" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S508500</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S508500" target="_blank" >10.2147/PRBM.S508500</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Technostress Among Older Workers: A Central European Perspective

Original language description

Introduction: This study explores the impact of two major labor market phenomena-the aging workforce and digitalization, which have global significance. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital technologies, resulting in economic growth, improved business processes, and reduced social isolation. However, the study also addresses the challenges and threats associated with digitalization, with a specific focus on technostress. The research analyses the primary techno-stressors experienced by older employees and self-employed individuals in four EU countries. Investigating various demographic factors such as gender, age, education level, employment type, and country of origin, the study aims to identify stress levels related to techno-demands and techno-disruption. Methods: This study utilized a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional survey approach. A Quota sampling method in combination with Computer Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) was used to collect data. The overall response rate was 42% (varied by country) in total data collected. A sample of 1306 workers (aged 50-64), representing diverse demographics, was recruited and interviewed. The techno-stressors were assessed using a 14-item scale encompassing major stress-creating conditions as already reported in earlier studies. Results: The results reveal intriguing patterns, particularly notable gender-based differences in technostress experiences across age groups. Younger male seniors and female seniors reported higher levels of techno-disruption, while techno-demands were more problematic for female seniors. Additionally, respondents&apos; country of origin also influenced their experiences with technostress. Discussion: Overall, the study sheds light on the challenges of digitalization for older workers in central European perspective and provides important missing information and data on variation in technostress based on nationality, age, and gender. The results prompt further research on longitudinal trends and discussions on geography, industry, and country specific impact of digitalization on the modern workforce.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50101 - Psychology (including human - machine relations)

Project

<a href="/en/project/GA21-08447S" target="_blank" >GA21-08447S: Digitalisation in the Labour Market: Challenges, Opportunities and Inequalities for Older Workers</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Psychology Research and Behavior Management

ISSN

1179-1578

e-ISSN

1179-1578

Volume of the periodical

18

Issue of the periodical within the volume

24 May

Country of publishing house

NZ - NEW ZEALAND

Number of pages

15

Pages from-to

1211-1225

UT code for WoS article

001497541700001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105007207075