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O objetivo deste artigo teórico é destacar e discutir o conhecimento atual sobre o uso das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) durante e fora o horário de trabalho e a sua influência no desenvolvimento do burnout e implicações nas relações interpessoais e na vida familiar. Aqui, abordamos como a difusão das TIC pode impactaras relações interpessoais e, consequentemente, a família e outras relações próximas,prejudicando direta ou indiretamente a saúde mental. Num momento de grande empreendimento nas TIC, impulsionado pela crise COVID-19, importa analisar se esta oportunidade de migração digital, não constitui afinal um constrangimento. Na nossa opinião, a questão do uso excessivo das TIC não afeta apenas a saúde mental e familiar,mas também afeta a saúde social, já que o ‘medo de não estar envolvido’ promove aubiquidade das TIC e reduz as oportunidades de interação interpessoal. Deixamos alguns pontos de reflexão neste momento de mudança e investimento digital.
The aim of this theoretical article is to highlight and discuss current knowledge concerning the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) during working and non-working hours and the consequential development of burnoutand its implications in interpersonal relations and in family life. Here, we address howthe pervasiveness of ICT might impact interpersonal relationships and, consequently,family and other close relations, directly or indirectly undermining mental health. In atime of great investment in ICT driven by COVID-19 crisis, we should take the time toanalyze if this digital migration opportunity, is not, after all, a constraint. In our view, theissue of ICT overuse does not solely impact mental and family health, but also impactssocial health, as the “fear of missing out” promotes ICT pervasiveness, while reducing interpersonal interaction opportunities. We leave some points for reflection in thismoment of change and digital investment.
The aim of this theoretical article is to highlight and discuss current knowledge concerning the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) during working and non-working hours and the consequential development of burnoutand its implications in interpersonal relations and in family life. Here, we address howthe pervasiveness of ICT might impact interpersonal relationships and, consequently,family and other close relations, directly or indirectly undermining mental health. In atime of great investment in ICT driven by COVID-19 crisis, we should take the time toanalyze if this digital migration opportunity, is not, after all, a constraint. In our view, theissue of ICT overuse does not solely impact mental and family health, but also impactssocial health, as the “fear of missing out” promotes ICT pervasiveness, while reducing interpersonal interaction opportunities. We leave some points for reflection in thismoment of change and digital investment.
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Difusão das TIC Burnout Relações interpessoais COVID-19 ICT pervasiveness Interpersonal relationships