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Examine How the Rise of AI and Automation Affects Job Security, Stress Levels, and Mental Health in the Workplace

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  • Taib Ali

    (s2023279006@umt.edu.pk)

  • Iftikhar Hussain

    (International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan)

  • Dr. Saima Hassan

    (National College of Business Administration &Economics, Pakistan)

  • Sajida Anwer

    (Riphah International University Islamabad, Pakistan)

Abstract

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is reshaping industries globally, significantly impacting job security, workplace stress, and employee mental health. This study investigates how AI-driven changes affect employees, with a focus on job stability, stress levels, anxiety, and burnout. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 employees from various AI-integrated industries. The results revealed that AI exposure is negatively correlated with job security (r = -0.65, p

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  • Taib Ali & Iftikhar Hussain & Dr. Saima Hassan & Sajida Anwer, 2024. "Examine How the Rise of AI and Automation Affects Job Security, Stress Levels, and Mental Health in the Workplace," Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), Research Foundation for Humanity (RFH), vol. 13(2), pages 1180-1186.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfh:bbejor:v:13:y:2024:i:2:p:1180-1186
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