Page No.241-249
Trayambak Tiwari, Anju L. Singh and Indramani L. Singh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
This paper examined the relationship of information-induced stress in terms of
mental workload and automation malfunction detection performance in a highly
computer-aided task scenario. Modern information technology puts hard
pressures on individuals’ resources by demanding constant refreshing of skills.
A large number of researches have been done in different areas revealing the
stressful aspects of technology however, the actual discussion about the role of
modern technology as a source of stress is limited. This review is an endeavor
to highlight the pros and cons of the use of sophisticated automated technology.
The mental workload has been considered as a consequence of highly
computerized system use has been discussed in the light of various automated
complex task scenarios. Moreover, the purpose of this review is also to attract
human factors and ergonomics researchers to recognize this problem and to
design a system that to be stress-free as possible for the users