Technostress and its relationships with career, life satisfaction, and work-family interaction: A gender analysis

Authors

  • Mary Sandra Carlotto Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Guilherme Welter Wendt Goldsmiths, University of London

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/ctc.2016.91.04

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the differences between males and females on technostress dimensions, as well as possible associations with life and career satisfaction, and with work-family interaction. The sample comprised 247 users of information and communication technologies at work, and the majority of them were female (58.9%). Differences between technostress dimensions amongst males and females were found, whereas males showed greater disbelief. Regarding career and life satisfaction, and work-family interaction, different associations amongst males and females were also detected. We discuss the particularities of the variables in both groups, as well raise explanatory hypotheses for our findings. Implications for practice and limitations of the research are also presented.

Keywords: technostress, life satisfaction, work-family interaction, gender differences.

Author Biography

Mary Sandra Carlotto, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Psicóloga, mestre em saúde coletiva, doutora em psicologia social

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Published

2016-01-21

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2016): Jan-Jun

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