The Impact of Digital burnout on Resistance to Digital Change An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of faculty members and staff in the colleges of Warith Al-Anbiya University

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital burnout on resistance to digital change in the workplace. It did so by analyzing the relationship between the dimensions of digital burnout (emotional stress, digital deprivation, and digital aging) and the dimensions of resistance to digital change (routine, emotional responsiveness, short-term focus, and cognitive rigidity). The study stemmed from a central question concerning the extent to which digital burnout contributes to employee resistance to change amidst the expanding use of digital technologies within organizations. The study's significance lies in its exploration of a topic that combines psychological and organizational dimensions in digital work environments, particularly in educational institutions. It employed an analytical approach to test its hypothesis: that a significant correlation and influence exist between digital burnout and resistance to digital change. The study was conducted on a sample of 237 employees and faculty members at Warith Al-Anbiya University. A questionnaire served as the primary data collection instrument, and data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient, structural modeling, and the coefficient of determination (R²).

The results showed a statistically significant correlation and influence between digital burnout and resistance to digital change, with the dimensions of burnout contributing to explaining the variation in resistance levels among employees. Therefore, the study recommended addressing the psychological aspects related to digital use and creating a supportive work environment that helps reduce burnout levels and improve employees' acceptance of change.