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The Influence of Digital Detox and Employee Engagement on Burnout among Healthcare Workers in Lagos Metropolis

Dapo Adeniyi, PhDHCPC Practitioner (UK), Principal Consultant, and Director of Counseling, Phenopatmos Global Consulting, Nigeria

Vol 9 No 6 (2025): Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2025 | Pages: 67-79

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 14-06-2025

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Abstract

This study examined the influence of digital detox practices and employee engagement on burnout among healthcare workers in Lagos Metropolis. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 228 healthcare professionals (121 males and 107 females) across public and private hospitals. Standardized instruments were employed to measure digital detox, employee engagement, and burnout. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26, incorporating descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, multiple regression, and independent samples t-tests. The findings revealed a statistically significant negative relationship between digital detox practices and burnout, indicating that more frequent disengagement from digital devices is associated with lower burnout levels. Similarly, employee engagement was found to be significantly and negatively related to burnout, suggesting that higher engagement correlates with reduced emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. However, the study found no significant difference in burnout scores between male and female participants. These results highlight the protective role of digital detox and engagement in mitigating burnout among healthcare workers and underscore the need for workplace interventions that promote digital boundaries and sustain employee involvement.

Keywords

digital detox, employee engagement, burnout, healthcare workers, Lagos Metropolis, gender differences


Citation of this Article

Adeniyi, A.O. (2025). The Influence of Digital Detox and Employee Engagement on Burnout among Healthcare Workers in Lagos Metropolis. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 9(6), 67-79. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.906009

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