Under the influence of digital technologies: Digital technostress and technological work burnout in development zones
Computers in Human Behavior Reports, cilt.23, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.chbr.2026.101224
- Dergi Adı: Computers in Human Behavior Reports
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Multi-group analysis, PLS-SEM, Science and technology parks, Technological work burnout, Technostress
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study explores the relationship between digital technostress and technological work burnout (TWB) among full-time employees in science and technology parks (STPs) in Turkey. Technostress is a multidimensional construct encompassing techno-overload, techno-complexity, techno-invasion, techno-insecurity, and techno-uncertainty. Using data from 1730 respondents and applying Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the results show that all five dimensions are significant positive predictors of TWB. Among these, techno-overload (β=0.407,f2=0.316) and techno-invasion (β=0.349,f2=0.231) are the strongest predictors. Additional analyses using Measurement Invariance of Composite Models (MICOM) and Multi-Group Analysis (PLS-MGA) reveal statistically significant differences between groups. The impact of techno-complexity varies by gender (p=0.035) and age (p=0.026), while techno-invasion differs across sectors (p = 0.022). Overall, the findings suggest that digital work demands are linked to a higher risk of burnout in STPs and emphasize the importance of managing workload, digital communication practices, and adapting to technological change.