A Study on Technostress Emotional Exhaustion and Sleep Quality Among Future Psychologists in India an Intervention Plan

Background The rapid changes in academic curriculum and the increasing use of digital platforms in learning, assessment, and communication have increased the use of technology among psychology students. Although digital technologies have increased access, accessibility and efficiency, continuous connectivity has brought about technostress, which is a psychological strain linked with the excessive use of technology. Objectives This research investigated the relationship between technostress, emotional exhaustion and sleep quality among emerging Indian psychologists, and whether emotional exhaustion acts as a mediator between technostress and sleep quality. Method A Quantitative correlational research design was used. Data was collected from psychology students aged 18 to 25 years. SPSS was used to analyse the descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation, whereas the mediation analysis was done with the help of Jamovi. Results The findings showed that there was a positive correlation between technostress and emotional exhaustion and significant relationship between emotional exhaustion and poor sleep quality. The mediation analysis shows emotional exhaustion completely mediates the relationship between technostress and sleep quality, whereas emotional exhaustion has an indirect effect of technostress on sleep quality with no significant effect. Conclusion The findings of this study support the need to implement interventions that reduce emotional burnout in order to enhance sleep quality and personal well-being among psychology students. Therefore, this research suggests the REPEAT intervention model, which is expected to lead to digital balance, emotional regulation, and restorative sleep.