Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health
Abstract This study investigates the growing phenomenon of cybersecurity fatigue and its implications for employee productivity and mental health in the high-demand sectors of information technology (IT), finance, healthcare and education. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the study sur...
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| author | Filiz Mizrak Hatice Gökçe Demirel Okan Yaşar Turhan Karakaya |
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| description | Abstract This study investigates the growing phenomenon of cybersecurity fatigue and its implications for employee productivity and mental health in the high-demand sectors of information technology (IT), finance, healthcare and education. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the study surveyed 351 employees from these industries to analyze the relationships between cybersecurity fatigue, work efficiency, and mental health indicators, including stress and anxiety. The findings highlight cybersecurity fatigue as a significant factor contributing to burnout, reduced productivity, and increased psychological strain. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) demonstrates the moderating effects of digital detox initiatives and mental health support strategies in mitigating fatigue and improving employee well-being and organizational performance. This research addresses a critical gap by focusing on the human dimensions of cybersecurity management and offers practical recommendations for simplifying protocols and fostering resilience. The study provides actionable insights for organizations operating under stringent cybersecurity requirements, enabling them to enhance employee satisfaction and performance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d01c5e164da844e49c576552c8c3f2782025-08-20T03:04:01ZengSpringerDiscover Mental Health2731-43832025-02-015112110.1007/s44192-025-00149-xDigital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental healthFiliz Mizrak0Hatice Gökçe Demirel1Okan Yaşar2Turhan Karakaya3Faculty of Business Administrative Sciences, Beykoz UniversityFaculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Fırat ÜniversityFaculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Management Information Systems, Istinye UniversityFaculty of Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Dogus UniversityAbstract This study investigates the growing phenomenon of cybersecurity fatigue and its implications for employee productivity and mental health in the high-demand sectors of information technology (IT), finance, healthcare and education. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the study surveyed 351 employees from these industries to analyze the relationships between cybersecurity fatigue, work efficiency, and mental health indicators, including stress and anxiety. The findings highlight cybersecurity fatigue as a significant factor contributing to burnout, reduced productivity, and increased psychological strain. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) demonstrates the moderating effects of digital detox initiatives and mental health support strategies in mitigating fatigue and improving employee well-being and organizational performance. This research addresses a critical gap by focusing on the human dimensions of cybersecurity management and offers practical recommendations for simplifying protocols and fostering resilience. The study provides actionable insights for organizations operating under stringent cybersecurity requirements, enabling them to enhance employee satisfaction and performance.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00149-xCybersecurity fatigueHuman resource managementStructural equation modeling (SEM)Digital detoxBurnout theory |
| spellingShingle | Filiz Mizrak Hatice Gökçe Demirel Okan Yaşar Turhan Karakaya Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health Discover Mental Health Cybersecurity fatigue Human resource management Structural equation modeling (SEM) Digital detox Burnout theory |
| title | Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health |
| title_full | Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health |
| title_fullStr | Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health |
| title_short | Digital detox: exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health |
| title_sort | digital detox exploring the impact of cybersecurity fatigue on employee productivity and mental health |
| topic | Cybersecurity fatigue Human resource management Structural equation modeling (SEM) Digital detox Burnout theory |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00149-x |
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