Enhanced machine learning model for classification of the impact of technostress in the COVID and post-COVID era

The global crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak and other diseases has significantly changed daily life, work, and education, forcing individuals and organizations to adapt to evolving virtual environments. These challenges have led to conditions induced by an inability to process information e...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gabriel James, Anietie Ekong, Aloysius Akpanobong, Enefiok Etuk, Saviour Inyang, Samuel Oyong, Ifeoma Ohaeri, Chikodili Orazulume, Peace Okafor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences 2025-04-01
Series:African Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Online Access:https://asr.nsps.org.ng/index.php/asr/article/view/277
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The global crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak and other diseases has significantly changed daily life, work, and education, forcing individuals and organizations to adapt to evolving virtual environments. These challenges have led to conditions induced by an inability to process information effectively with computer technologies. This study models a system that employs a Random Forest algorithm for prediction and classification, using age, gender, hours spent, and technological experience as parameters to categorize stress into high, moderate, and low levels. Data were collected via a questionnaire during the COVID-19 and post-COVID eras using a non-probabilistic sample of knowledgeable respondents. The model achieved 90% accuracy, demonstrating its prediction efficiency. Additionally, an interactive user interface was developed to facilitate real-time evaluation of technostress’s impact on technology use. This work contributes a novel machine learning framework for technostress assessment, providing a practical tool for organizations and policymakers to better understand and mitigate technology-induced stress.
ISSN:2955-1625
2955-1617