Helena C Kaltenegger, Mathew D Marques, Linda Becker, Nicolas Rohleder, Dennis Nowak, Bradley J Wright, Matthias Weigl
BACKGROUND: Working conditions in the age of digitalization harbor risks for chronic stress and burnout. However, real-world investigations into biological effects of technostress, that is stress in the context of digital technology use, are sparse. This study prospectively assessed associations between technostress, general work stress, burnout symptoms, hair cortisol, and chronic low-grade inflammation. METHODS: Hospital employees (N = 238, 182 females, Mage = 28...
February 1, 2024: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity