The Effect of Technostress (Techno-overload) on Individual Performance (Learning Productivity) of Generation Z Students: Study on Students in Subang

Abstract

This study is motivated by the increasing use of technology in learning activities, which not only provides convenience but also creates pressure in the form of techno-overload among Generation Z students. From a Human Resource Management (HRM) perspective, this condition is related to individual performance reflected in learning productivity. This study adopts Stress Theory and the Stressor–Strain–Outcome (SSO) model to explain the relationship between techno-overload and learning productivity. The research employs a quantitative method with a survey approach. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to 99 students in Subang. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and simple linear regression with SPSS. The results indicate that techno-overload is at a moderate level (38%), while learning productivity is categorized as high (72%). Furthermore, the regression analysis shows that techno-overload has a negative and significant effect on learning productivity, with a coefficient of determination of 42.2%. This finding suggests that higher levels of technological pressure tend to reduce students’ learning productivity. Therefore, techno-overload needs to be properly managed to prevent negative impacts on individual performance