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Level of technostress
- 1. 1 LEVEL OF TECHNOSTRESS A. PHYSICAL EFFECTS Always Oftentimes Sometimes Seldom Never Headaches Backaches Rapid heart rate Dry mouth and throat Difficulty in breathing Increased blood pressure Keyboard related injuries Irritable bowel syndrome Stomach discomfort Eye strain Neck pain Joint pain Muscle tension Stiff shoulder Chest pain Other physical complaints and pains ______ B. EMOTIONAL EFFECTS Always Oftentimes Sometimes Seldom Never Irritability Having high state of anxiety when separated from computer Paranoia that leads to avoiding computers Depression Guilt Frustration Loss of temper Feelings of indifference Lack of appreciation Feeling fearful Negative attitude towards computers Others, please specify _________________ C. BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS Always Oftentimes Sometimes Seldom Never Insomnia Overspending on computers Uncooperativeness/unwillingness Social withdrawal in favor of terminal time Cruising computer stores Overly comfortable with computers Using computer terms in non-computer conversation Smoking / Drinking alcohol Others, please specify __________________ D. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS Always Oftentimes Sometimes Seldom Never Information overload to find, analyze, evaluate, and apply it in right context Underwork and routine jobs lead to frustrations when underemployed or when the work done involves only routine operations Job insecurity, where librarians have a fear that computer may replace human roles Professional jealousy produced by technological competency Demotivation due to prolonged period of any technological activity Uncertainty about job role caused by an increased time working with new technologies Others, please specify _________________