Looking at both sides of algorithmic control and employee well-being: a job demands−resources model

Integrating job demands-resources (JD-R) theory, this study provides a more balanced view of how algorithmic control influences well-being by demonstrating the opposing mediating roles of job demands (work overload and time pressure) and job resources (feedback quality and role clarity).

Authors

Lu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9529-9938)
Xuehang Ling
Chen Yang

Institutions

Chongqing Technology and Business University (CN)
Guizhou University of Finance and Economics (CN)
Chongqing University of Technology (CN)

Publication Details

Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Published: 2026-01-21
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1736349
Primary Topic: Work-Family Balance Challenges
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

Funders

Guizhou University
Chongqing Municipal Education Commission
Guizhou University of Finance and Economics

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Looking at both sides of algorithmic control and employee well-being: a job demands−resources model

Lu Zhang, Xuehang Ling, Chen Yang

Jan 21, 2026

Frontiers in Psychology

Work-Family Balance Challenges

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Looking at both sides of algorithmic control and employee well-being: a job demands−resources model

Lu Zhang, Xuehang Ling, Chen Yang

January 21, 2026article en

Abstract

Integrating job demands-resources (JD-R) theory, this study provides a more balanced view of how algorithmic control influences well-being by demonstrating the opposing mediating roles of job demands (work overload and time pressure) and job resources (feedback quality and role clarity).

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 17

Chongqing Technology and Business University (CN), Guizhou University of Finance and Economics (CN), Chongqing University of Technology (CN)

Guizhou University, Chongqing Municipal Education Commission, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics

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Work-Family Balance Challenges

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