Using digital interventions to reduce digitalization-related stress: does it work?

Pfaffinger, Katharina F.; Reif, Julia A. M.; Spiess, Erika; Czakert, Jan Philipp und Berger, Rita (2022): Using digital interventions to reduce digitalization-related stress: does it work? In: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Bd. 29, Nr. 3: S. 1196-1211

Abstract

Digitalization entails positive and negative consequences for employees. In a longitudinal, randomized control group design over 14 days (N = 95 participants), we piloted and expected each of three app-based interventions to positively influence general well-being, well-being related to information and communication technology (ICT) and recovery compared to the control group with no intervention. The meditation intervention significantly increased general well-being (satisfaction) and recovery (detachment) compared to the control group but did not reduce general stress. The cognitive-behavioural intervention significantly increased general well-being (less stress). The informational intervention, however, increased the general stress level. No intervention changed the level of ICT-specific well-being. Thus, classic stress interventions conveyed via ICTs (app-based) may be effective for addressing classic stress symptoms, but not yet for new forms of stress. Future research should investigate structural differences between classic stressors and new kinds of ICT-related stressors to identify starting points for new types of interventions.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Psychologie und Pädagogik > Department Psychologie
• Themengebiete: 100 Philosophie und Psychologie > 150 Psychologie
• ISSN: 1080-3548
• Sprache: Englisch