The double-edged sword of self-tracking
Investigating Factors of Technostress in Performance-Oriented Cycling and Triathlon
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4616682 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mirjam Werner (0000-0001-8921-8003), Michaël Werner (0000-0002-7864-9446), Andreas Bischof (0000-0003-0437-9794) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pages | 1465515-1465515 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2624-9367 • E-ISSN: 2624-9367 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fspor.2024.1465515 |
| PMID | 39624622 |
| OpenAlex | W4404495773 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 48 |
This study is dedicated to the investigation of technostress caused by self-tracking in performance-oriented amateur sports and thus addresses a significant research gap in the understanding of stress factors operating in this specific context. Although technostress in occupational and private settings has been extensively researched, there is a lack of knowledge about the effects and specifics of technostress caused by the use of self-tracking technologies such as wearables and performance monitoring apps in sports. A total of 16 stress factors were identified, eight of which - information overload, distraction, unavailability, loss of control, lack of sense of achievement, unreliability, complexity and self-monitoring - are already known from the professional context and were transferred to the sports context. In addition, eight new stress factors specific to performance-oriented amateur sport were identified: Performance enhancement imperative, lack of context, digital visibility, feedback incorporation, measurement data fixation, comparison pressure, permanent monitoring and perception discrepancy. The study is based on a qualitative research approach with guided interviews conducted with performance-oriented amateur triathletes. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamic and contextual nature of technostress in sport and provide a basis for the development of targeted intervention strategies aimed to reducing technostress, such as adaptive training programs or personalized feedback systems. The results thus provide a valuable starting point for future research, particularly for the investigation of coping strategies in relation to the identified stress factors. In addition to identifying eight new sport-specific technostress factors, this study clearly delineates how traditional work-related technostress factors are applicable to amateur sports. This contextual adaptation helps in understanding the unique pressures faced by amateur athletes and distinguishes this study within the field
Amateur · Cognitive psychology · Context (archaeology · Coping (psychology · Distraction · Technostress · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Technostress in Professional Settings · Applied Psychology
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |