Human Barriers to Digital Transformation: Technostress and Employee Resistance

Author(s)	Dr. Vidya Rajendran S, Dr. Tintu Mary Pushkeria
Country	India
Abstract	Digital transformation has become a strategic necessity for organizations; however, its success is frequently impeded by employee resistance. Drawing on psychological and behavioral theories, this study examines the influence of technological anxiety, perceived threat to job security, change fatigue, lack of self-efficacy, and perceived loss of autonomy on employee resistance to digital transformation. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from a sample of 300 employees working in organizations undergoing digital transformation initiatives. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesized relationships. The findings reveal that technological anxiety, job insecurity, change fatigue, and perceived loss of autonomy significantly increase employee resistance, while self-efficacy negatively influences resistance. The study contributes to the digital transformation and organizational behavior literature by offering a comprehensive psychological framework and provides practical implications for managers seeking to reduce resistance and enhance digital adoption.
Keywords	Digital transformation; employee resistance; technological anxiety; job insecurity; self-efficacy; change fatigue
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Published On	2026-01-16

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