digital multitasking
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DigitalMultitasking
And its effects on digital natives'productivity and health
A FLIPBOOK BY MICHELLE LACKEY
What isMultitasking?
Multitasking is the ability to do several things atthe same time, or the performance of multipletasks at one time. [9]
DEFINITION:
TABLETS
COMMON DIGITAL PLATFORMS
LAPTOPSPHONES
Television viewers' attention isincreasingly more often dividedbetween television and "second
screens", for example whenviewing television broadcasts and
following their related social mediadiscussion on a tablet computer. [3]
Example of Digital Multitasking
Digital Natives?
Age group that grew up using
technology (anyone born after 1980)
Interacting regularly with technology at a
young age is the deciding factor for being
included in demographic [15]
They are the most relevant demographic
for this topic as they are avid users of these
platforms
FOCUS DEMOGRAPHIC
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY
POSITIVE EFFECTS
PositiveEffects
A study found "high media multitaskers"
performed better when working with the
distractions of email and music than when
focusing on a single activity. [13]
DIGITAL MULTITASKING INCREASESPRODUCTIVITY FOR SOME TEENS
- A L E X A N D R A U L M E R , A S T U D E N T R E S E A R C H E R I N P O R T L A N D ,O R E .
‘What our research is suggesting isthat maybe our brains as
adolescents and digital nativeshave adapted to this media
influence.’ [13]
However,
Of the study participants fell under this category,despite the fact they were all within the same age
group. [13]
Only 15%
- Zheng Wang, lead author of the study andassistant professor of communication at
Ohio State University. [3]
“There’s this mythamong somepeople that
multitaskingmakes them more
productive,”
INCREASING LEVELS OFSTRESS
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DIGITAL MULTITASKING
DIMINISHES ACADEMICPERFORMANCE
GENERALLY DECREASESPRODUCTIVITY
DecreasedProductivity
Digital multitasking can lead
to a decrease of up to 40% in
productivity, which in turn
leads to the decreased
academic performance and
increased stress levels [1]
DecreasedAcademicPerformance
College students who spent more time using information
and communication technologies while doing homework
—specifically Facebook and texting—had lower college
grade point averages.
Students who spent more time using instant messaging
while studying or doing schoolwork had lower grades. [5]
JUNCO AND COTTON (2012) FOUND:
Increased Levels of StressDETRIMENT TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Over time, the stress of multitasking may even become dangerous, A steady flow of stress hormones can strain the body andthreaten health."Stress can cause headaches, stomach trouble, and sleepproblems. Chronic work-related stress can lead to chronicproblems, including back pain, heart disease, and depression." -National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [10]
Verdict:
Digital Natives should stopmultitasking on devices in order to
be happier, healthier, and moreproductive,
(Unless they're high mediamultitaskers!)
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2. Gorlick, By Adam. "Media Multitaskers Pay Mental Price, Stanford Study Shows." Stanford News. Stanford News Service, 15Apr. 2016. Web. 20 Oct. 2016. <http://news.stanford.edu/2009/08/24/multitask-research-study-082409/>.
3. Grabmeier, Jeff. "Research and Innovation Communications." Multitasking May Hurt Your Performance, But It Makes YouFeel Better. Ohio State University, 30 Apr. 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2016. <http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/multitask.htm>.
4. Gustke, Constance. "Technology, While Not a Fountain of Youth, Can Make Aging Safer." The New York Times. The NewYork Times, 24 July 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2016. <http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/25/your-money/technology-while-not-a-fountain-of-youth-can-make-aging-safer.html?_r=0>.
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8. Matrix, Sidneyeve. "Module 02 Promotional Media." FILM 240 Media and Culture. Queen's University, 26 Sept 2016. Web.20 Oct 2016.
9. Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2016. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitasking>.
10. "Multitasking, Social Media and Distraction: Research Review - Journalist's Resource." Journalists Resource. N.p., 13 Apr.2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2016. <http://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/social-media/multitasking-social-media-distraction-what-does-research-say>.
Works Cited Continued11. Neidlinger, Julie. "8 Startling Truths About Multitasking And Productivity." CoSchedule Blog The Horrifying Truth AboutMultitasking And Productivity Comments. N.p., 24 Aug. 2016. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.<http://coschedule.com/blog/multitasking-and-productivity/>.
12. Payne, Elizabeth. "Study Links Poor Teen Mental Health to Social Media Use." Ottawa Citizen. N.p., 08 Aug. 2015. Web. 21Oct. 2016. <http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/study-links-poor-teen-mental-health-to-social-media-use>.
13. Reddy, Sumathi. "Teen Researchers Defend Media Multitasking Doing Homework With Music, Texts, Tweets WorksBetter for Some." N.p., 13 Oct. 2014. Web. 20 Oct. 2016. <http://www.wsj.com/articles/teen-researchers-defend-media-multitasking-1413220118>.
14. Rosen, Larry D. "Facebook and Texting Made Me Do It: Media-induced Task-switching While Studying." Facebook andTexting Made Me Do It: Media-induced Task-switching While Studying. Elsevier Ltd., May 2013. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563212003305>.
15. Thompson, Penny. "The Digital Natives as Learners: Technology Use Patterns and Approaches to Learning." The DigitalNatives as Learners: Technology Use Patterns and Approaches to Learning. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131513000225>.
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Works Cited (Images)Some photos were my own and therefore are not cited. Additionally, some photos came with the layout of the tool Iused. The photos cited below are creative commons photos I downloaded for the purpose of this project.
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