Associations Between IT Job Stressors and Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Cross-Sectional Study

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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Edlin Garcia Colato; Nianjun Liu; Angela Chow; Catherine M. Sherwood-Laughlin; Jonathan T. Macy

doi:10.2196/73211

March 3, 2026JMIRx MedOpen Access

Associations Between IT Job Stressors and Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Cross-Sectional Study

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The research aims to explore the relationship between workplace stressors and mental health outcomes in IT professionals.
Cross-sectional study design examining IT professionals
Survey measures assessing job stressors, anxiety, and depression
Analysis of the role of mental health literacy (MHL) in help-seeking behavior
Significant associations between job stressors and heightened anxiety in IT professionals
Increased levels of depression linked to specific workplace stressors
MHL found to facilitate help-seeking among those with depressive symptoms

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Cross-sectional study shows higher anxiety and depression risks in IT workers, suggesting help-seeking may mitigate effects.

Abstract

These findings provide insight into the workplace stressors that pose a greater psychological health risk for IT professionals. These results emphasize the important role of MHL in helping facilitate the connection between depressive symptoms and help-seeking.

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