Symptoms and Strategies of Technostress among the Students of Sncet College Library: A Study

Authors

  • K. Sangeetha
     Madras School of Economics, Chennai 600 025
  • K. Vijayakumar
     Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering, Thriupattur, Vellore District, Taminadu 635601
  • K. Nithyanandham
     University Library, Anna University, Chennai 600 025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2012/v49i3/43991

Keywords:

Technostress-Symptoms, Technostress-Strategies, Technostress-Students, Computerphobia.

Abstract

Studying the impact of technostress among the students is an interesting exercise. The students agreed that computers were an important part of daily life and they agreed to learn about them to feel competent to use them. This research particularly highlights the symptoms of technostress faced by them. The students viewed their suggestions and measures and indicated that they would adopt in daily routine to overcome technostress. Thus this research is undertaken in view to eradicate technostress among the students who uses the library.

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References

Weil (Michelle M); Rosen (Larry D). Techno Stress: Coping with technology @Work @Home @Play; 1997; p240.

Brod (Craig). Techno stress: The Human Cost of the Computer Revolution. Reading; 1984, p.242.

Fine (Sara F). Technological Innovation, Diffusion, and Resistance: An Historical Perspective. Journal of Library Administration; 1986, p83-108.

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Published

2012-06-08

How to Cite

Sangeetha, K., Vijayakumar, K., & Nithyanandham, K. (2012). Symptoms and Strategies of Technostress among the Students of Sncet College Library: A Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 49(3), 257–261. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2012/v49i3/43991

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Volume 49, Issue 3, June 2012

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Received 2013-12-27
Accepted 2013-12-27
Published 2012-06-08