The mere presence of a smartphone reduces basal attentional performance
This study tests the hypothesis that the mere presence of a smartphone costs cognitive resources and lowers attention. The authors note that the smartphone offers entertainment, information and social contact, and that its constant presence may also have effects on attention. Participants aged twenty to thirty-four took a concentration and attention test in the presence or absence of a smartphone.
This study tests the hypothesis that the mere presence of a smartphone costs cognitive resources and lowers attention. The authors note that the smartphone offers entertainment, information and social contact, and that its constant presence may also have effects on attention. Participants aged twenty to thirty-four took a concentration and attention test in the presence or absence of a smartphone.
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RECORD-ONLY, published record verified but content NOT read: Skowronek, J., et al. (2023). The mere presence of a smartphone reduces basal attentional performance. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 9363. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-36256-4.