Media multitasking impact in homework, executive function and academic performance in Spanish adolescents
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2019-01-23T12:59:31Z
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2019-01-23T12:59:31Z
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2019-01-22
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0214-9915
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The emergence of multi-function devices has created a perceived need to always be connected to multiple media devices, which is called media multitasking. This phenomenon is linked to defi cits in cognitive control affecting executive function and learning and academic achievement in adolescents. The present study aimed to explore the relationship of MM, executive functions and academic performance. Method: The sample comprised 977 students aged between 11 and 18 from 6 schools. Media multitasking while doing homework was assessed by the media multitasking index (MMI); executive function was assessed using the DEX-SP and three WISC-IV Subscales; participants' current school marks for mathematics and Spanish language were used to assess academic performance. Results: Media multitasking in adolescents is negatively related to executive function and academic achievement. Adolescents who media multitask more while doing homework report more dysexecutive problems. The results of a subsample (n=114) show worse cognitive functioning of the components related to working memory and process speed and lower academic achievement in language and mathematics. Conclusions: In the current environment of technology overload, where MM is increasingly frequent, it is necessary to develop adaptive strategies that allow adolescents to focus their attention on tasks and avoid distractions
La aparición de dispositivos multifunción ha creado la
necesidad de estar constantemente conectados a múltiples dispositivos
multimedia simultáneamente, dando lugar al media multitasking. Este
fenómeno se relaciona con défi cits de control cognitivo que pueden afectar
a la función ejecutiva y el aprendizaje. El objetivo principal es explorar
la relación entre media multitasking, funciones ejecutivas y rendimiento
académico. Método: la muestra es de 977 estudiantes de 11-18 años de 6
centros educativos. Se calculó el Índice de media multitasking mientras
realizaban tareas escolares; se evaluaron las funciones ejecutivas
utilizando el DEX-SP y tres subescalas del WISC-IV; y se tuvieron
en cuenta las notas de matemáticas y lengua. Resultados: el media
multitasking está negativamente relacionado con la función ejecutiva y
el rendimiento académico. Los adolescentes que realizaban más media
multitasking mientras hacían los deberes informaron de más problemas
disejecutivos. Los resultados obtenidos en una sub-muestra (n=114)
indicaron un peor funcionamiento cognitivo en tareas que implicaban
memoria de trabajo y velocidad de procesamiento e informaron de menor
rendimiento académico en lengua y matemáticas. Conclusiones: para
reducir un impacto negativo del media multitasking es necesario promover
el desarrollo de estrategias que permitan a los adolescentes centrar su
atención en las tareas evitando distracciones
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7 p.
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application/pdf
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eng
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Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos del Principado de Asturias
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Reproducció digital del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.7334/psicothema2018.178
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Psicothema, 2019, vol. 31, núm. 1, p. 81-87
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Martin-Perpiñá, Mercedes Viñas i Poch, Ferran Malo Cerrato, Sara 2019 Media multitasking impact in homework, executive function and academic performance in Spanish adolescents Psicothema 31 1 81 87
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Media multitasking impact in homework, executive function and academic performance in Spanish adolescents
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
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029323
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peer-reviewed
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1886-144X