Techno-complexity |
I did not have enough knowledge about the new technologies to handle my job satisfactorily. |
0.813 |
I did not find enough time to study and upgrade my technology skills. |
0.872 |
I often found it too complex for me to understand and use new technologies. |
0.725 |
Techno-uncertainty |
There were new developments in the technologies we use in our organisation. |
0.801 |
There were constant changes in computer software in our organisation. |
0.921 |
There were frequent upgrades in computer networks in our organisation. |
0.849 |
Techno-invasion |
I spent less time with my family because of increased use of technology at work. |
0.750 |
I was in touch with my work even during my vacation due to this increased reliance on technology. |
0.579 |
I had to sacrifice my weekend time to keep current on new technologies. |
0.673 |
I felt my personal life is being invaded by this increased use of technology due to COVID- 19 induced work from home situation. |
0.817 |
Techno-overload |
I was forced to work much faster with the new technology |
0.754 |
The technology I used for work forced me to do more work than I can handle. |
0.839 |
The technology I used for work forced me to work with very tight time schedules |
0.828 |
I was forced to change my work habits to adapt to new technologies. |
0.775 |
I had a higher workload because of increased technology complexity. |
0.845 |
Personal platform technostress |
I was often distracted by the excessive amount of (COVID-19- related) information on various technological platforms. |
0.644 |
I was overwhelmed by the amount of (COVID-19-related) information that I process on a daily basis due to use of technology. |
0.768 |
I received too many messages from friends and family due to use of technology (e.g. smartphones, social media). |
0.677 |
I felt as if I had to send more messages to friends and family through various technology than I want to send. |
0.850 |
I felt that I generally received too many notifications on new postings, push messages, and news feeds, due to use of technologies such as smartphones and social media. |
0.724 |
I often felt overloaded with online communication. |
0.818 |
I received more communication messages and news from friends and family due to use of technology (e.g. social media, smartphones). |
0.722 |
I felt my personal life is being invaded by this increased use of technology during the COVID-19 period. |
0.737 |
Techno-exhaustion |
I felt drained from activities that require me to use technology. |
0.879 |
I felt tired from technology led online activities including streaming, news, social media etc. |
0.875 |
I found using technology is a strain for me. |
0.802 |
I felt burned out from my technology use (e.g. online meetings, remote working, social media use) |
0.887 |
Subjective wellbeing |
In most ways my life was same as normal time (before the COVID-19 period). |
0.670 |
Overall, I was satisfied with my life. |
0.713 |
The conditions of my life during COVID-19 were excellent. |
0.805 |
I got the important things that I wanted |
0.690 |
Resilience |
I am able to adapt to change. |
0.816 |
I can deal with whatever comes. |
0.757 |
I can cope with stress that can strengthen me. |
0.661 |
I tend to bounce back after hardship |
0.642 |
I can achieve goals despite hardship |
0.703 |
I can stay focused under pressure |
0.669 |
I think of myself as a strong person |
0.584 |
I can handle unpleasant feelings |
0.789 |
Increase in technology use for work during COVID-19 |
How much of your technology use for work purposes has increased during the COVID-19 period? [Percentage (%) increased during the COVID-19 period] |
NA |
Increase in technology use for personal use during COVID-19 |
How much of your technology use for information purposes (news, Government website, social media for information purpose i.e. following news about COVID-19, Government advice, tracking COVID-19 situation, information on lockdown etc.)? [Percentage (%) increased during the COVID-19 period] |
NA |
How much of your technology use for entertainment purposes has increased during the COVID-19 period (e.g. streaming services like Netflix, BBC I player etc., social media for entertainment purpose)? [Percentage (%) increased during the COVID-19 period] |
NA |
How much of your technology use for social purposes has increased during the COVID-19 period such as using video calling services, messaging services, social media to connect with family, friends and for work (FB, twitter, Instagram)? [Percentage (%) increased during the COVID-19 period] |
NA |
Remote working before COVID-19 |
What percentage of your work was done remotely before COVID-19? |
NA |
Remote working during COVID-19 |
What percentage of your work was done remotely during COVID-19? |
NA |