Technostress

Techno-stress: A Closer Look at the Effects of Increased Computer Interaction on Stress and Anxiety Levels

Medical University of South Carolina

The use of modern information technology (IT), including the use of computers, is spreading rapidly in today's working world as well as in life in general. Little is known about the relationship between the amount of time individuals spend interacting with a computer and the anxiety levels of these individuals resulting from this increased interaction. This is important because corporations face many challenges when trying to eliminate work related anxiety and stress to provide an optimal working environment for their employees. The research question is: Are there correlations between the amount of time spent on a computer each day and the anxiety levels of these individuals? This study will measure the anxiety levels of Cambar Software employees and correlate those scores with the amount of time spent interacting with a computer each day. The participants will be surveyed for interest in the study and asked various questio

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Approximate Word count = 3446
Approximate Pages = 14 (250 words per page double spaced)