Some researchers from Switzerland have shown that it is possible to determine the stress level of employees through the way they type and use the computer mouse. They also point out that paying attention to these markers prevents problems with chronic stress. Below understand why the way we type and use the mouse can determine the level of our stress.
Scientists point out signs of stress at work, through typing and mouse use
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The researchers comment that through data and learning collected in machines, they are developing a new way of detecting stress levels that are caused by workload work.
Studies point out that the way we type and use the mouse during work can more efficiently indicate the levels of stress in the work environment; but satisfactorily until you observe the heart rate.
However, to reach this conclusion, the researchers gathered a group of people to participate in the research. In the laboratory, they performed some tasks like those done in offices.
To collect the information needed for the analysis, the scientists observed how the participants typed and how they used the computer mouse.
In addition, they asked participants quite frequently if they were feeling stressed.
Through participant observation, researchers identified that those who were feeling stressed, typed and used the mouse very differently from participants who were not stressed.
Conclusion of the study
The scientists responsible for the study identified that some of the subjects who were feeling stressed during the work, they tended to make more mistakes when typing and ended up taking a lot of short breaks during the typing process. work.
The link between stress and the way we type and use the mouse may be associated with the neuromotor noise theory.
The theory of neuromotor noise consists of the relationship when we experience high levels of stress. This can end up affecting our brain's ability to process the information sent to it and affects our body's motor skills.
Currently, the researchers carrying out this study are testing a way to record this behavior of stress during work through an application, which will monitor all the stress markers of employees.