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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Occupational Health

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  • Technostress, arising from technology use, is a growing concern for employees.
  • The relationship between technostress and an individual's ability to balance work and personal life requires thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the effect size of the association between technostress and work-life fit.
  • To synthesize existing research on technostress and its impact on employee work-life integration.

Main Methods:

  • A multilevel meta-analytic review adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
  • Systematic search across seven major academic databases for relevant studies.
  • Inclusion of 7 studies meeting predefined criteria from 476 screened articles.

Main Results:

  • A medium negative association was found between technostress and work-life fit (Cohen's d = -0.41).
  • The majority of included studies confirmed a significant relationship.
  • Effect sizes showed noteworthy interdependence within and between studies.

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing technostress for employee well-being.
  • Results can inform organizational policies and welfare decisions regarding technology implementation.
  • Suggests viewing technology not just as a challenge but as a potential resource for employees.