ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Digital Stress: Insights from Bibliometric, Scientometric, Meta-Analytic and Thematic Analyses.
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Abstract
Digital stress, the psychological strain from constant connectivity, is a growing challenge, but the research field remains conceptually fragmented. This study aims to (1) map the evolution of digital stress research via bibliometric and scientometric analyses; (2) quantify measurement consistency through a meta-analysis of the Digital Stress Scale (DSS); and (3) synthesize thematic trends to clarify the construct's boundaries. A multi-method review was conducted, integrating bibliometric analysis of 215 documents (Scopus/WoS), Google Ngram analysis, a random-effects meta-analysis of 10 DSS studies (n = 8572), and a thematic analysis of keyword co-occurrence. Bibliometrics and Ngram analysis show the field is maturing, with publications rising sharply post-2020, distinguishing it from 'technostress.' The construct evolved from biomedical/engineering uses to a psychosocial concept linked to 'social media' and 'mental health.' The meta-analysis found a moderate pooled mean stress level (2.45 on a 1-5 scale, 95% CI: 2.12-2.78), falling within the 'average' range of U.S. norms. High heterogeneity (I
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