technostresswhile
Technostresswhile is a coined term used to describe the psychological strain that results from sustained, often simultaneous, engagement with digital technologies and non-digital tasks. The concept extends technostress by highlighting the added burden of frequent task-switching, constant connectivity, and expectations of rapid responses across multiple devices and channels.
Causes of technostresswhile include information overload from alerts and emails, fragmented attention due to notifications, and
Symptoms commonly associated with technostresswhile are cognitive fatigue, irritability, headaches, sleep disturbance, and reduced concentration. Prolonged
Management strategies focus on reducing unnecessary digital load and improving boundaries. Practical steps include configuring notification
Research status for technostresswhile is emergent. It draws on established work on technostress, cognitive load, and
See also: technostress, information overload, cognitive load, digital wellbeing, multitasking.