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on Information and Communication Technologies |
| By: | Fernández Guerrico, Sofía (University of Konstanz); Tojerow, Ilan (Université Libre de Bruxelles) |
| Abstract: | We examine the causal impact of high-speed internet on adult mental health using administrative data from Belgium. We exploit predetermined telecommunications infrastructure and broadband technology's distance-sensitive nature for identification. Our difference-in-differences estimates show internet increased mental health-related disability insurance claims by 0.054 percentage points—a 31% increase relative to the control group. These findings are supported by increased antidepressant use at the municipality level. Results point to a work-related mechanism: effects are concentrated among knowledge workers and those in high work-from-home potential jobs. Time-use data show a substitution from leisure to work and less social interaction on weekends. |
| Keywords: | disability insurance, internet, mental health, employment |
| JEL: | H55 I1 J2 L86 |
| Date: | 2025–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp18130 |
| By: | Adeleke, Muheez Olanrewaju |
| Abstract: | The integration of technology into education and learning via the internet and social media is an expanding and rapidly growing toolkit. Hence, this research aim is to study the effects of technology usage on students’ academic performance. Data were collected from 210 students from the Faculty of Physical Science, University of Ilorin to achieve this aim. The research explores various aspects of technology usage and their effects on academic performance through a detailed analysis, employing statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and ordinal logistic regression. The findings from the ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed that several factors significantly influence academic performance. Notably, the use of laptops for academic purposes, collaborative online study, and time spent daily using technology for academic activities were found to positively influence academic outcomes. Conversely, the time spent daily on technology for non-academic activities showed a notable negative impact on academic outcomes. These results underscore the dual-edged nature of technology usage in educational settings, highlighting the importance of promoting productive and collaborative use of technology among students to enhance their academic achievements. The study offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to optimize the integration of technology in academic environments. |
| Date: | 2025–09–18 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:kauzh_v1 |
| By: | Liaquat, Sidra; Escartín, Jordi; Coyle-Shapiro, Jacqueline A-M. |
| Abstract: | In light of a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world, the need for employee adaptability is a critical capacity to navigate challenges and facilitate employees thriving in organizations. One important capacity, systems intelligence, captures employees’ ability to think, adapt and act effectively in interactions with systems. In a three-wave longitudinal study, we examine the relationship between systems intelligence (SI), job crafting (JC), and job performance (JP) over time. We employ the job demands-resources model to demonstrate that SI increases JP, hypothesizing that job resources, as manifested in JC, act as mediator between personal resources (SI) and JP. Data were collected from employees in Pakistan working across the banking, telecommunications, information technology, and engineering sectors. In the first wave, 303 participants completed the survey using validated self-report measures, followed by 212 in the second wave, and 99 in the third wave, each two months apart. Our findings show that systems intelligence at Time 1 was positively related to job performance at Time 3 but not Time 2. We found no significant association of SI at Time 1 with JC at Time 2 or Time 3. JC at Time 2 did not mediate the effects of SI at Time 1 on JP at Time 3. However, JC (T1 & T2) had a significant positive effect on JP (T2 & T3). Overall, our findings suggest that the pathways from systems intelligence and job crafting to job performance are independent. This dual pathway to performance has important theoretical implications as well as practical implications for organizations. Organizations can improve team and individual productivity by fostering systems intelligence and promoting job crafting behaviours. This research directs the attention of leaders and HR functions to the value of tailored interventions in developing these abilities and achieving long-term success and adaptive performance in the workforce. |
| Keywords: | systems intelligence; job performance; crafting behaviours; job resources; personal resources; longitudinal analysis; job demands-resources model; resource substitution |
| JEL: | J50 L81 |
| Date: | 2025–09–14 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:129592 |
| By: | McGuinness, Seamus (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin); Staffa, Elisa (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin); Lee, Sangwoo (University of Warwick); Kelly, Lorcan (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin); Redmond, Paul (ESRI, Dublin) |
| Abstract: | Skill shortages are a type of skill mismatch whereby employers are unable to fill existing vacancies due to a lack of suitably qualified and/or skilled candidates. Despite representing a significant concern for policy makers, both at national and EU level, the literature on skill shortages is hugely underdeveloped. There is a lack of clarity and consistency on how skill shortages are defined and measured. In this study, using data from the 2021 European Skills and Jobs Survey combined with Lightcast job vacancy data, we attempt to bridge the methodological gap by developing a measure of potential skill shortages that can be readily replicated across countries over time. We estimate that approximately 2% of job vacancies in the European Union are likely to experience skill shortages. However, there is substantial variation across occupations, ranging from 5.1% for ICT professionals to approximately zero in more elementary occupations. There is also substantial variation in the estimated incidences of potential skill shortages at member state level. Our analysis also shows that occupations that are most likely to experience skill shortages also tend to experience relatively high rates of changes in skill requirements over time. |
| Keywords: | measurement, skill shortages, policy |
| JEL: | J6 J20 J22 J23 |
| Date: | 2025–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp18133 |
| By: | Gaheyon Cheon (Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade); Sora Lee (Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade) |
| Abstract: | Historically, older workers were often regarded as valuable assets in traditional industrial settings due to their skills and experience. But the industrial environment is now characterized by the rapid adoption of advanced digital technologies. Older workers tend to adopt new technologies at a slower rate compared to younger generations; for firms striving to maximize productivity and competitiveness, this drawback makes the employment of older workers less attractive than in the past. <p> Given the above, it is worth examining the characteristics of an aging workforce in relation to the digital transformation to produce insights that can inform industrial and workforce policy. For this study, we focus on assessing the impact of workforce aging on firms’ adoption of digital technologies. Specifically, we aim to quantitatively evaluate how the proportion of older employees within different industries affects the adoption and utilization of digital transformation technologies. Through this analysis, we seek to better understand the interaction between workforce composition and digital innovation, and ultimately offer policy insights to support a more inclusive and effective digital transition. |
| Keywords: | digital transformation; DX; population aging; demographic change; workforce aging; workforce structure; age distribution; aging; population structure; population decline; working-age population; Korea |
| JEL: | M54 M51 M53 E24 J11 J24 |
| Date: | 2025–08–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:kieter:021549 |
| By: | Olivier Arsene (EESC-GEM Grenoble Ecole de Management, CERGAM de Toulon - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille/Equipe de recherche de Toulon - CERGAM - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - UTLN - Université de Toulon - IAE Toulon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Toulon - UTLN - Université de Toulon); Claudio Vitari (CERGAM de Toulon - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille/Equipe de recherche de Toulon - CERGAM - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - UTLN - Université de Toulon - IAE Toulon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Toulon - UTLN - Université de Toulon, LEST - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Sociologie du Travail - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Abstract: | Healthcare professionals in France face significant challenges, including workforce shortages, regulatory constraints, and evolving patient needs, which contribute to stress and burnout. Health Information Technologies (HITs) are increasingly adopted to address these issues, offering benefits such as improved efficiency, collaboration, and care quality. However, HITs can also exacerbate technostress, particularly when contextual stressors, such as administrative burdens or patient behaviors, interact with their use. This study leverages the Job Demands-Resources model to explore how contextual stressors influence the perceived usefulness of HITs among self-employed health professionals in France. By focusing on independent practitioners operating outside structured healthcare settings, this research addresses a gap in the literature that often overlooks this population. A quantitative survey, conducted in collaboration with Doctolib, will examine the interplay between contextual demands, HIT perceived usefulness, and its overall effect on well-being at work. Findings aim to inform policymakers and developers on designing interventions that enhance HIT's role as a resource while minimizing its potential to amplify strain. |
| Keywords: | French Healthcare, Perceived Usefulness, Job Demand Resource, Health IT |
| Date: | 2025–05–21 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:gemptp:hal-05251758 |