ADAPTATION OF THE TECHNOSTRAIN SUBSCALE OF THE CUESTIONARIO DE TECNOESTRÉS [TECHNOSTRESS QUESTIONNAIRE] IN A GROUP OF ITALIAN TEACHERS

The rapid integration of digital technologies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed various aspects of professional life. In particular, the literature found teachers to be among the professional categories most affected by technostress. Because assessing technostress is still a priority for scholars and mental health professionals, this study aimed to adapt the technostrain subscale of the Cuestionario de Tecnoestrés [Technostress Questionnaire] (extracted from the RED/TIC questionnaire) among Italian teachers. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the 4-factor structure observed in the original version. Results revealed that high levels of technostrain are associated with increased burnout and negative emo-tions. On the other hand, positive emotions were negatively correlated with technostrain and burnout, in-dicating their potential protective role against the latter. These findings suggest that human resource management providing technological support may serve as crucial protective factors against burnout, empha-sizing the need for sustained efforts in promoting teacher well-being.