A Contrastive Analysis into the prevalence of Technology induced Stress among students in academic domain.

Abstract

Technology related stress is quite prominent phenomenon. Various reports and literatures have chronicled issues related to stress and its
relationship with technology. Psycho-somatic discomforts like feelings of anxiety, depression, perplexity burnout, blood pressure issues,
headaches and nerve related problem are some of the common problems. Intervention of technology in academics have brought about sea
change. In a study conducted by Upadhyaya and Vrinda (2021) reported the unregulated use of digital devices in academics by students. In
higher education. Overindulgence in technology by students have become a matter of concern dure various detrimental effect among students.
Academic performance was found to deteriorate due to stress induced by technology.Objective: This study was an endeavour to find out
presence of stress induced by technology or Technostress among students at the tertiary level of education. Additionally, existence of significant
difference across certain demographic attributes was also another objective set for the study.Hypotheses: Null hypotheses were constructed as
per the objectives undertaken in the study. Research Design: Descriptive survey type research design was adopted for carrying out the study.
Participants or sample: The undergraduate students from tertiary level of education were the participants. Sample size: The number of
participants randomly chosen for participating in the survey was One hundred and twenty-one (n=121). Analysis: As per requirement and
suitability descriptive and Inferential statistics were implemented. Tools and Instruments: Standardised tool/ questionnaire on ‘stress due to
technology’ was used. Result: The result outcome in the study showed results that were statistically tested. Result outcome helped to understand
the scenario in academics students face due to use of technology and prevalence of stress induced by technology.