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Çağrı Merkezi Çalışanlarının Teknostres Düzeylerinin Demografik Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi

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An Examination of Call Center Employees’ Technostress Levels in Relation to Demographic Variables

Abstract

This study aims to examine the levels of technostress (stress induced by technology use) among call center employees in relation to various demographic variables. Conducted within the framework of a quantitative research approach and a comparative survey model, the study conceptualizes technostress through its sub-dimensions: techno-overload, techno-uncertainty, and techno-complexity. Data were collected via a survey administered to 325 employees working in call centers located in the provinces of Aydın and İzmir. Participants' levels of technostress were measured using the 14-item Technostress Scale developed by Tarafdar et al. (2007) and adapted into Turkish by Türen, Erdem, and Kalkın (2015). The findings revealed significant differences in technostress levels based on gender, educational attainment, income level, work arrangement, weekly working hours, perceived workload, number of working days per week, and tenure at the institution. However, no significant differences were observed with respect to age, marital status, or overall professional experience. These results suggest that technostress varies meaningfully according to certain demographic factors, highlighting the need for targeted intervention strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of the call center sector. In this regard, the study offers an original contribution to the literature and provides practitioners with data-driven guidance for policy development.

Keywords

Technostress , Call Center Employees , Demographic Variables

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Hanaylı, B., & Tozkoparan, G. (2025). Çağrı Merkezi Çalışanlarının Teknostres Düzeylerinin Demografik Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi. Sosyoekonomik Araştırmalar Dergisi, 2(1), 19-52. https://izlik.org/JA83TT88DM