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The psychological costs of algorithmic control: Stress, detachment failure and work–life conflict

A 2026 journal article published by Elsevier BV reports research on psychological impacts of algorithmic workplace control, citing stress, detachment failure, and work–life conflict. The excerpt provides only publisher and content type and includes no details on location, scope, methodology, or findings.

Categories: science-and-space, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The study relates to understanding mental-health consequences of algorithmic management in work settings.

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