The Stress of the Digital Age: A Bibliometric Analysis of Technostress Research in Management and Business Studies

Abstract

Digital technologies provide significant conveniences such as faster access to information, reduced dependence on time and space, and increased efficiency in work processes. However, constant, intense, and often compulsory interaction with these technologies may also lead to adverse effects on individuals. In this context, technostress refers to the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges individuals experience when using digital tools. In this study, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on the body of scientific publications addressing technostress within the field of management and business. Two major international academic databases—Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus—were used in the data collection process. A total of 505 publications were identified, including 247 from WoS and 258 from Scopus. During the data processing stage, duplicate records were removed, and incomplete or inaccurate data were cleaned and verified. Consequently, 331 valid records were retained for analysis. The data analysis was carried out using the R Studio software, employing the bibliometrix and biblioshiny packages. The bibliometric indicators examined in the study include publication trends over the years, the most productive authors, the most cited studies, prominent journals, keyword analyses, and collaboration networks.

Keywords

• Techno-Stress
• Digital-Stress
• Bibliometric Analysis

Dijital Çağın Stresi: Yönetim ve İşletme Alanında Tekno-Stres Araştırmaları Üzerine Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

Abstract

Dijital teknolojiler bilgiye daha hızlı ulaşım sağlama, zaman ve mekân bağlılığını azaltma, daha hızlı çalışma gibi kolaylıklar sağlamasıyla birlikte sürekli, yoğun ve zorunlu bir şekilde etkileşim halinde olmaya neden olarak bireyler üzerinde olumsuz etkiler oluşturabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda tekno-stres, bireylerin dijital araçları kullanırken karşılaştıkları bilişsel, davranışsal ve duygusal zorlukları ifade etmektedir. Bu çalışmada, yönetim ve işletme alanında tekno-stres konusuna ilişkin bilimsel yayınların bibliyometrik analizi yapılmıştır. Veri toplama sürecinde iki farklı uluslararası akademik veri tabanı olan Web of Science (WoS) ve Scopus kullanılmıştır. WoS veri tabanından 247, Scopus veri tabanından ise 258 olmak üzere toplam 505 yayın elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analiz süreci, R Studio programında, bibliometrix ve biblioshiny paketleri aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri birleştirilmesinde yinelenen kayıtların ayıklanması, eksik/hatalı verilerin temizlenmesi sonrasında 331 veri analiz için hazır hale getirilmiştir. Analiz kapsamında yıllara göre yayın eğilimleri, en üretken yazarlar, en çok atıf alan çalışmalar, öne çıkan dergiler, anahtar kelime analizleri ve iş birliği ağları gibi bibliyometrik göstergeler değerlendirilmiştir.

Keywords

• Tekno-Stres
• Dijital Stres
• Bibliyometrik Analiz

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