Table A1

Items used in the study

αFactor loadings
ICT demands0.75 
I am expected to keep up-to-date with technological progress related to my work 0.435
I feel the need to use ICT at all times and feel anxious and irritated if I do not have access to it 0.394
People from my work contact me outside of regular working hours 0.683
I am expected to learn computer programmes that are not directly applicable to my work 0.667
Technology makes me do more work 0.568
Technology allows members of my team to contact me at any time 0.496
I am expected to respond to emails immediately 0.417
Digital well-being0.83 
Digital confidence0.78 
My digital competencies are sufficient to meet my professional requirements 0.629
I use digital tools effectively in my work to achieve my goals 0.627
I feel at ease when working with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 0.781
Working with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) allows me to be flexible 0.726
Digital fatigue0.73 
I have difficulty focussing on a task because handling all the necessary ICT requires me to multitask constantly 0.667
I feel fatigue from online meetings (video conferences) 0.512
I experience various psycho-physical complaints caused by too much time spent working at the computer (e.g. irritability, fatigue, back pain, numbness, burning eyes, dizziness, etc.) 0.714
I have enough time to keep up with new ICT functionalities at work 0.655
Reduce digital demands0.71 
When using screen-based devices (e.g. smartphone, laptop/desktop computer, tablet, etc.), I try to limit the time of use as much as possible 0.534
When I am working conceptually, I limit the number of notifications on my smartphone, computer (e.g. turn off notification sounds, vibration, text notifications on a blank screen) 0.656
After work, I unplug from technology without hesitation and pursue my passions, setting aside time for loved ones 0.730
I take care to recover myself without relying on modern technologies (e.g. physical activity, contact with nature, spending time with loved ones, etc.) 0.641
Job performance0.75 
Adequately complete assigned duties 0.583
Fulfil responsibilities specified in the job description 0.532
Perform tasks that are expected 0.601
Meet formal performance requirements of the job 0.370
Engage in activities that will directly affect performance evaluation 0.412
Neglect aspects of the job that are required to perform (R) 0.749
Fail to perform essential duties (R) 0.743
Presenteeism0.85 
Completing work0.73 
Despite having my (health problem) I was able to finish hard tasks in my work 0.741
At work, I was able to focus on achieving my goals despite my (health problem) 0.443
Despite my (health problem), I felt energetic enough to complete all my work 0,878
Avoiding distraction0.72 
Because of my (health problem), the stresses of my job were much harder to handle 0.765
My (health problem) distracted me from taking pleasure in my work 0.467
I felt hopeless about finishing a certain work task, due to my (health problem) 0.687
Employee workplace well-being0.81 
I am satisfied with my work responsibilities 0.791
In general, I feel fairly satisfied with my present job 0.914
I find real enjoyment in my work 0.768
I can always find ways to enrich my work 0.600
I feel basically satisfied with my work achievements in my current job 0.431

Note(s): α = Cronbach's alpha

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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