Navigating the Emotional Turmoil: Understanding the Psychological Impact of Robotics-Induced Job Displacement

Muhammad Murtaza Khan, Dr. Naeem Aslam and Muhammad Fuzail
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Muhammad Murtaza Khan: National Fertilizer Corporation Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Pakistan
Dr. Naeem Aslam: Head of Department of Computer Science, NFC-IET, Multan, Pakistan
Muhammad Fuzail: Lecturer CS Department, National Fertilizer Corporation Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Pakistan

Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 2025, vol. 13, issue 3, 609-618

Abstract: This study focuses on the psychological effects of job displacement due to robots and automation, presenting some emotional challenges experienced by workers. A mixed-method approach, based on both kinds of analyses-quantitative and qualitative-this research uses a set combination of analyzing anxiety, depression, and self-esteem among affected individuals. The result indicates that the average anxiety score was 65, which far exceeds the normative mean of 50, and the average severity score for depression was 55, indicating significant emotional distress. Additionally, in terms of self-esteem, the average self-esteem score was noted to be 18, and this is less than the mean of 20 in the general population. From the qualitative perspective, some common themes were uncertainty, feelings of being betrayed, and identity crises that heightened turmoil in emotions. Apart from the supportive coping, proactive coping was also observed in this study. About 82% sought social support and 55% pursued further education to cope with job loss. These studies bring out the issue of resilience in coping with job loss. These findings establish a need for well-rounded mental health care systems designed uniquely according to the type of challenge faced by these displaced workers. Working together with and creating an arsenal for policymakers, employers, and mental health professionals can be pivotal in creating strategies that are more comprehensive in their approach regarding emotional and practical proposals regarding unemployment recovery and well-being within this ever-changing job market.

Keywords: Job Displacement; Robotics; Automation; Psychological Impact; Anxiety; Depression; Self-Esteem; Coping Strategies Emotional Challenges; Mental Health Support; Workforce Adaptation; Identity Crisis; Resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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