Cross-Context Validation of a Technostress Scale for the aging workforce.

Journal of occupational and environmental medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000003349

Anna Comotti, Alice Fattori, Cristina Di Tecco, Pasquale Bufano, Marco Laurino, Francesca Mastorci, Simone Russo, Teresa Barnini, Luca Ferrari, Catalina Ciocan, Matteo Bonzini

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Abstract: Objective: This study examines the psychometric properties of a workplace-adapted version of an existing Technostress scale to assess technostress in workers over 50 across different companies.Methods: Data were collected from 470 workers over 50 across finance, packaging, and steel sectors. We evaluated the internal consistency, criterion validity, and factor structure of the Technostress scale using Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's Omega, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and correlations with stress, coping, well-being, and workability.Results: Scale and subscales demonstrated strong reliability (coefficients>0.75) and validity. CFA confirmed bifactor model with optimal fit indices (CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.05). Technostress correlated positively with stress and negatively with well-being and workability. Significant differences in technostress were observed by sex and occupational role.Conclusions: The adapted scale is a reliable tool for evaluating technostress among older workers, supporting tailored interventions to enhance workplace well-being and productivity.

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