Digital Detox Practices and their Influence on Employee Performance
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The present study investigates the relationship and impact of digital detox practices on employee performance. The research was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered to 95 respondents from various organizations. Reliability analysis confirmed strong internal consistency of the constructs. Correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between digital detox practices and employee performance (r = 0.389, p < 0.01). Regression analysis further indicated that digital detox practices significantly predict employee performance (β = 0.389, p < 0.001), explaining 15.1% of the variance (R² = 0.151). The findings suggest that employees who regularly engage in digital detox practices experience improved concentration, reduced digital fatigue, enhanced work engagement, and higher levels of job performance. The study emphasizes the importance of promoting healthy digital habits and organizational policies that encourage periodic disconnection from digital devices to improve employee well-being and productivity in today's technology-driven work environment.
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