Stress and new technologies
Tomei, G.; Cetica, C.; Rosati, M.V.; Caciari, T.; Fiaschetti, M.; Schifano, M.P.; Federici, F.; Tasciotti, Z.; Ponticiello, B.G.; Capozzella, A.; Tomei, F.; Ciarrocca, M.; Sancini, A.
Giornale Italiano di Medicina del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia 33(3 Suppl): 312-314
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1592-7830 PMID: 23393864 Document Number: 648469
The relation between stress and new technologies has always been a vexed question. Experts say technology is a sort of double-edged weapon; it increases the potential of human senses but on the other hand it also involves an adjustment to artificial, unnatural rhythms which have consequences on mental and physical health. Through tests with patients not too prone to socializing Cognitive Ergonomics shows that using web in a correct guided interactive way, instead of the passive way of using media, helps developing concentration and reactivity and improves the way we come into contact with the world around us.