Relationship between Techno Stress and Academic Performance of University Students

Abstract

A modern adaption disorder called techno stress is described as being caused by inability to use modern computer technologies. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between techno stress and academic achievement of university students of Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur. Descriptive correlation method was adopted for this study. The sample consists of 273 post-graduation students selected through stratified purposive sampling. The data was collected through techno stress scale developed by Upadhya & Vrinda (2021). The obtained data were analyzed through mean, standard deviation, t-test, & correlation. The results revealed that there is a negative relationship between techno stress & academic achievement of university students. It is also found that there is no significant difference between techno stress between boys & girls.