The Impact of Technostress on Wok-Life Balance: Evidence from Managerial Level Employees in Apparel Industry, Sri Lanka.

Abstract

In today's world, technology significantly impacts employees, presenting various challenges, particularly in the form of technostress, which makes it more challenging for them to make a proper balance between their work and life. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of the technostress on the work-life balance of managerial-level employees who worked in the apparel industry, in Sri Lanka. This study was conducted as a deductive, and a quantitative field study, focusing on managerial-level employees of three selected apparel sector companies. Data was collected by distributing a self-administered questionnaire using a simple random sampling technique, with a total of 190 participants comprising the sample size. The responses gathered were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0, as the primary tool for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation, regression, and independent sample t-tests, were used to analyze the data. The results indicate a significant negative impact of technostress on the work-life balance of managerial-level employees in the apparel industry, in Sri Lanka. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of addressing technostress in the workplace, particularly among managerial-level employees in the apparel industry. Based on the findings, it is recommended that organizations consider implementing flexible working schedules which also include core hours along with customizable work schedules, and conducting mental relaxation programs to effectively reduce technology-induced stress.