The Extent to Which Technostress Is Related to Employees' Work-Life Fit: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis.

This article presents a multilevel meta-analytic review examining the association between technostress—stress related to the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)—and work-life fit (WLF), defined as the degree to which employees effectively balance work and personal life demands. Analyzing seven eligible studies with a total of 1,923 adult participants, the review found a statistically significant moderate negative correlation (Cohen’s d = −0.41), indicating that higher technostress is associated with lower WLF. The findings highlight that while ICT use can blur boundaries between work and personal life, it also holds potential as a resource if managed properly. The review underscores the need for further longitudinal research and consideration of demographic and cultural factors to better inform organizational policies aimed at promoting employee well-being in the digital era.