A Study of Technostress among faculty members of HEI’s

Abstract

The rapid advancement of technology in the twenty-first century has exceeded our expectations. As a result, there is a rising belief that our lives are becoming more stressful due to the quick developments in technology. In a survey of 1,300 managers across the US, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Reuters Business Information Services discovered that 33% of them had health problems as a result of technology stress, and 66% said that information overload had made relationships with coworkers more tense and affected their ability to do their jobs. According to the research, modern technologies might have a lot of advantages, but they might also make jobs more stressful and demanding. Multitasking and information overload are two ICT-related behaviors that can lead to stress by causing work overload (Paoli [1]). ICT adoption, rapid spread, and evolution have added several new demands to the workplace that cause stress at work. The inability to focus on a single problem, a rise in irritation, and a sense of being in control are all telltale signs of Techno Stress. The purpose of the study was to gauge the stress levels of faculty members at HEIs. Additionally, it looks to decide how faculty members' stress levels vary in relation to their age, gender, experience, and stress level. Considering the detrimental effects of technostress, this study is crucial since it helps us pinpoint the stress associated with its use. Additionally, the results could serve as a guide for HEI faculty members as they develop strategic plans to address Techno Stress. 308 respondents from the Delhi NCR completed the surveys, which included 23 Technostress items and a section on demographics (Tarafdar et al. 2007). The respondents' degree of stress was found to be moderate. The study found that tenure, gender, age, and technological savvy of HEI faculty members are all significantly affected by technostress.