Educational technostress in Andean South America: regional evidence shaping digital wellbeing agenda for young adults

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Authors: Alejandro Vega-Muñoz, Joan Boada‐Grau, Beatriz Sora, Natalia Salas, Nicolás Contreras-Barraza
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Abstract

Technostress affects the mental health of young adults in digitized educational environments, especially in contexts of high demands and low institutional support. Empirical evidence from Andean South America reveals digital overload, technological anxiety, and exhaustion among university students, teachers, and administrators. Lack of regulation and adaptive training exacerbates technostress, affecting psychological adjustment and quality of life. This policy brief proposes a regional roadmap to mitigate technostress through organizational redesign, psychometric assessment, and digital wellbeing policies. Concrete recommendations are presented for governments, educational communities, and employers.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Technostress in Professional Settings Student Stress and Coping Stress and Burnout Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Public Health
Volume
13
Pages
1724479–1724479
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN