Digital Stress Check
How much does technology weigh on your working day – and where exactly? 30 statements, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- It measures digital stress at work across ten areas – from being reachable after hours to technical breakdowns.
- It is based on the short version of the Digital Stressors Scale by René Riedl, Thomas Fischer and Martin Reuter (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, University of Bonn), tested with 3,333 people in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- You see your overall score right away. The breakdown of all ten areas is yours in exchange for your email address.
This check is a self-assessment, not a diagnosis. If you feel under heavy strain, please talk to a professional.
Your answers stay in your browser. Nothing is stored unless you enter your email address at the end – and even then only your scores, not your individual answers.
Before you start
The penetration of society with Information and Communication Technologies (hereinafter referred to as ICT) continues unabated, and there is no doubt that ICT has become a pivotal factor in the lives of many people. A modern society without the use of ICT is not imaginable today. Individuals, organizations, and society in general benefit from the use of ICT in various ways, including improved access to information and increased productivity. Despite these positive effects, human-computer interaction in both personal and organizational contexts can lead to significant stress reactions in users. We now want to explore your perceptions regarding digitalization in the professional environment.
Please note that the abbreviation “ICT” stands for “Information and Communication Technologies,” encompassing a range of technologies commonly associated with office work. Typically, ICT includes:
- Mobile technologies (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, pagers, PDAs)
- Network technologies (e.g., the internet, intranet, VPN)
- Communication technologies (e.g., email, voicemail)
- Enterprise software (e.g., SAP)
- Generic applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet programs, or presentation software)
- Collaborative technologies (e.g., chat or videoconferencing tools)
- Other workplace-specific technologies
The questions pertain to your perceptions of ICT in your professional environment and your personal well-being.
Note: If you are unsure about a question, find it unclear, or believe it does not apply to your situation, please select the “Don’t know” option. Thank you for your participation.
Your result
For comparison: most respondents score around the midpoint or slightly below. Any score above 0 already reflects perceived stress.
Digital Stress Check – your results
Your ten areas
Overall digital stress: out of 6
Scores from 0 (no stress) to 6 (very high stress), sorted from highest to lowest.
Your three highest areas
For me
In one-on-one coaching, we look at what is behind your scores and what can actually change in your day.
Get in touchFor my team
Send the check to your team. Whether the scores look alike or far apart often says more than any single score. I am happy to facilitate the team discussion.
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