Psychological mechanisms of stress resilience formation in youth and pre-retirement individuals in the context of digitalization of professional activities: an analysis of current research

The subject of the study is the psychological mechanisms of resilience to stress in youth and pre-retirement individuals in the context of digitalization of professional activities. Key factors influencing resilience are considered: cognitive (cognitive flexibility, reframing), emotional (mindfulness, emotional regulation), and social (online support, cyberbullying). Emotional regulation, including mindfulness techniques, reduces anxiety caused by social comparison. Social support in online communities strengthens resilience, but cyberbullying diminishes this effect. Special attention is paid to forming resilience to stress when using digital technologies. Cultural differences affect the choice of coping strategies: in Eastern cultures, collective support predominates; in Western cultures, individual self-regulation is prevalent; in Russia, humor and distraction are common. A comparative study of active job-seekers and employed individuals revealed decreased life satisfaction and resilience, as well as elevated anxiety levels among the unemployed, which is associated with their stressful situation and reduced emotional self-regulation. Research methodology: analysis of scientific publications on the topic, 48 studies conducted from 2020 to 2025 in various countries. A comparative study of anxiety levels, life satisfaction, and resilience in working and unemployed groups. The sample consisted of older unemployed individuals and their employed colleagues, totaling 180 participants. Recommendations for interventions include developing digital competence, teaching mindfulness, and creating safe online communities, considering the cultural context. The contribution of this research lies not only in the analysis of scientific publications on the topic but also in conducting a comparative experiment that showed unemployed individuals are more susceptible to stress than their employed counterparts. Limitations include a lack of longitudinal data and the influence of new technologies such as AI. Future research should focus on the long-term effects of digitalization and the development of tailored support programs. Resilience to stress in the context of digitalization is formed under the influence of cognitive, emotional, and social factors that are interrelated and reinforce each other. Cognitive flexibility and reframing allow for adaptation to information overload and to reconsider stressful situations, while emotional regulation, including mindfulness, reduces anxiety caused by social comparison and cyberbullying.

stress resistance, digitalization, young people, pre-retirement age, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, social support, cyberbullying, coping strategies, occupational psychology