Digital Stress over the Life Span: The Effects of Communication Load and Internet Multitasking on Perceived Stress and Psychological Health Impairments in a German Probability Sample

Reinecke, Leonard; Aufenanger, Stefan; Beutel, Manfred E.; Dreier, Michael; Quiring, Oliver; Stark, Birgit; Wölfling, Klaus; Müller, Kai

doi:10.1080/15213269.2015.1121832

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“…A German survey of 538 employees found that 88% stated being reachable to clients or coworkers, and that 42% could not recognize a clear boundary between professional and private life [79]. Moreover, Reinecke et al [59] found that digital communication load was associated with burnout, depression, and anxiety in a representative survey. However, further studies are recommended to develop a full picture of the association between eHealth utilization, experience of stress through availability, and other sources of occupational stress.…”

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“…Since the evidence on the influence of symptom severity and uptake of e-mental health interventions is mixed [11,58], we aimed to explore the relation of mental and occupational distress with acceptance. Also, since modern technologies increase digital load and availability [59], we were interested in the impact of stress due to constant availability (email, social media) on acceptance.…”

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Drivers and Barriers to Acceptance of Web-Based Aftercare of Patients in Inpatient Routine Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2016

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BackgroundWeb-based aftercare can help to stabilize treatment effects and support transition after inpatient treatment, yet uptake by patients seems limited in routine care and little is known about the mechanisms of adoption and implementation.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to (1) determine acceptance of Web-based aftercare and (2) explore its drivers and barriers in different subgroups of a mixed inpatient sample.MethodIn a cross-sectional design, 38.3% (374/977) of the inpatients from a broad spectrum of diagnostic groups (psychosomatic, cardiologic, orthopedic, pediatric, and substance-related disorders) filled out a self-administered questionnaire prior to discharge. Drivers and barriers to patients’ acceptance of Web-based aftercare were examined based on an extension to the “unified theory of acceptance and use of technology” (UTAUT). In total, 16.7% (59/353) of the participants indicated prior use of eHealth interventions.ResultsAcceptance (min 1, max 5) was low (mean 2.56, SD 1.22) and differed between diagnostic groups (Welch F4,133.10 =7.77, P<.001), with highest acceptance in adolescent patients (mean 3.46, SD 1.42). Acceptance was significantly predicted by 3 UTAUT predictors: social influence (beta=.39, P<.001), performance expectancy (beta=.31, P<.001), and effort expectancy (beta=.22, P<.001). Furthermore, stress due to permanent availability (beta=−.09, P=.01) was negatively associated with acceptance.ConclusionThis study demonstrated a limited acceptance of Web-based aftercare in inpatients. Expectations, social environment’s attitude, and negative experience with permanent availability influence eHealth acceptance. Improving implementation, therefore, means increasing eHealth experience and literacy and facilitating positive attitudes in patients and health professionals through education and reduction of misconceptions about effectiveness or usability.

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Drivers and Barriers to Acceptance of Web-Based Aftercare of Patients in Inpatient Routine Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2016

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“…Social pressure is conformist behaviour with multiple determinations when an individual or group craves specific social attention; this leads them to behave in certain ways unconcerned of any prestige advantage [39]. A recent study conducted by [13] showed how computer-meditated communication is portrayed and influenced by robust rules of conduct, where communication arrangements are under constant social pressure. Interestingly, within seafarers, social pressure has shown a strong influence on their work-life at sea due to their social isolation, imbalanced family life, separation from home, family and friends, and lack of free onboard communication facilities [40].…”

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“…Given the unique work and life conditions on cruise ships, whereby employees are set apart from their loved ones [9], free Internet access should be a universal entitlement [10] because of its ability to enhance seafarer morale, engagement, well-being and life satisfaction [11]. Although significant amounts of research have been done on the positive effects of Internet and online communication on social pressure [12], fear of missing out [13], relatedness to friends and family need satisfaction [14], perceived social support [15], well-being [16] and life satisfaction [17], these effects were never studied in the peculiar environment of a cruise ship where life and work contexts are so intertwined such that the distinction between one and the other is blurred [18].…”

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“…Although mobile devices allow users to be constantly available, they also create an environment that increases social pressure [29]. Moreover, the social pressure to be constantly available is strongly related to communication load [13], with a suppressing effect on well-being via social overload [30]. Based on the social norm of reciprocity in friendship and family ties, psychological tensions and social pressures may arise [16].…”

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Connected at Sea: The Influence of the Internet and Online Communication on the Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Cruise Ship Employees

Radić

Ariza-Montes

Perlines

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IJERPH

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This study aims to elucidate the idiosyncratic effects of the Internet and online communication on the well-being and life satisfaction of cruise ship employees. Cross-sectional surveys and covariance-based structural equation modelling tools were used. In addition, univariate variance analysis was used to address the effects of socio-demographic variables (years of service on a cruise ship, working department on a cruise ship, gender, age, educational level and place of residency) on latent variables of the conceptual model. The conceptual model draws on existing theory and previous research and was empirically tested on a sample of cruise ship employee internet users. Result show that while being onboard a cruise ship, employees experience strong social pressure to be constantly available and they fear of missing out on important information and life events. Thus, relatedness to friends and family needs satisfaction is of paramount importance for cruise ship employees because they are fully aware that they are dispensable and replaceable to cruise ship companies, however to their friends and family, they are indispensable and unique. Moreover, employees who engage in other tasks/activities while taking part in online communication with friends and family exhibit reduced performance, which leads to poor interaction and social dissatisfaction. Lastly, employees experiencing under-reciprocating exchanges show significant negative effects on their well-being. Overall, the results provided several important theoretical and practical implications relevant to cruise tourism and human resource management.The recent advancements in communication technologies have altered how human beings communicate and associate with one another [24]. The belief that free Internet is a moral human right [10] and should be provided to all seafarers, including cruise ship employees [5] has become increasingly popular. Internet access enhances our lives by providing free, instant, worldwide communication [10]; social network sites play central roles in our everyday activities [25] due to their capability to extend and connect social capital that has stimulating effects on personal psychological well-being [26]. Internet and online communication were introduced as a vision of a connected world where anybody could share experiences and feel less alone [27].

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Digital Stress

Freytag¹,

Hefner²

2022

The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication

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With the ever‐increasing prevalence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their penetration into the professional and private contexts of people of all ages, negative effects of digital communication and permanent connectedness are also coming to the fore, and digital stress is becoming an increasingly important issue in health communication practice and research. We define digital stress as stress elicited by the confrontation or interaction with, use of, or cognitive orientation toward digital ICTs. Resulting from an imbalance between situational demands and available coping resources, digital stress can be triggered by specific digital media use behaviors, cognitive orientations toward them (e.g., online vigilance), and socioemotional challenges (e.g., fear of missing out). Well‐researched digital stressors are, for instance, multitasking and communication overload. Digital stress manifests itself in physiological, affective, or behavioral responses and not only has a negative effect on people's well‐being but also carries the risk for a multitude of further severe negative health outcomes.

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Digital Stress over the Life Span: The Effects of Communication Load and Internet Multitasking on Perceived Stress and Psychological Health Impairments in a German Probability Sample

Cited by 245 publications

References 60 publications

Drivers and Barriers to Acceptance of Web-Based Aftercare of Patients in Inpatient Routine Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Drivers and Barriers to Acceptance of Web-Based Aftercare of Patients in Inpatient Routine Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Connected at Sea: The Influence of the Internet and Online Communication on the Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Cruise Ship Employees

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