![What is
Multitasking?
Multitasking is the ability to do several things at
the same time, or the performance of multiple
tasks at one time. [9]
DEFINITION:](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-2-320.jpg)
![Example of Digital
Multitasking
Television viewers' attention
is increasingly more often
divided between television
and "second screens", for
example when viewing
television broadcasts and
following their related social
media discussion on a tablet
computer. [6]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-4-320.jpg)
![Digital Natives?
Age group that grew up using
technology (anyone born after 1980) [15]
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 [15]
FOCUS DEMOGRAPHIC](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-5-320.jpg)
![Positive
Effects
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 INCREASES
PRODUCTIVITY FOR SOME TEENS](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-7-320.jpg)
![- ALEXANDRA ULMER, A STUDENT RESEARCHER IN PORTLAND,
ORE.
‘What our research is suggesting is
that maybe our brains as
adolescents and digital natives
have adapted to this media
influence.’ [13]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-8-320.jpg)
![Of the study participants fell under this category,
despite the fact they were all within the same age
group. [13]
Only
15%](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-10-320.jpg)
![- Zheng Wang, lead author of the study and
assistant professor of communication at
Ohio State University. [3]
“There’s this
myth among
some people
that
multitasking
makes them
more
productive,”](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-11-320.jpg)
![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]
Decreased
Productivity](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-13-320.jpg)
![Decreased
Academic
Performance
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:](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-14-320.jpg)
![Increased Levels of Stress
DETRIMENT 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 and
threaten health.
"Stress can cause headaches, stomach trouble, and sleep
problems. Chronic work-related stress can lead to chronic
problems, including back pain, heart disease, and depression." -
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [10]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/digitalmultitasking2-161023203548/85/Digital-multitasking-2-15-320.jpg)
Digital multitasking (2)
- 1. Digital Multitasking And its effects on digital natives' productivity and health A FLIPBOOK BY MICHELLE LACKEY
- 2. What is Multitasking? Multitasking is the ability to do several things at the same time, or the performance of multiple tasks at one time. [9] DEFINITION:
- 4. Example of Digital Multitasking Television viewers' attention is increasingly more often divided between television and "second screens", for example when viewing television broadcasts and following their related social media discussion on a tablet computer. [6]
- 5. Digital Natives? Age group that grew up using technology (anyone born after 1980) [15] 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 [15] FOCUS DEMOGRAPHIC
- 6. NEGATIVE EFFECTS TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY POSITIVE EFFECTS
- 7. Positive Effects 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 INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY FOR SOME TEENS
- 8. - ALEXANDRA ULMER, A STUDENT RESEARCHER IN PORTLAND, ORE. ‘What our research is suggesting is that maybe our brains as adolescents and digital natives have adapted to this media influence.’ [13]
- 9. However,
- 10. Of the study participants fell under this category, despite the fact they were all within the same age group. [13] Only 15%
- 11. - Zheng Wang, lead author of the study and assistant professor of communication at Ohio State University. [3] “There’s this myth among some people that multitasking makes them more productive,”
- 12. INCREASING LEVELS OF STRESS NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DIGITAL MULTITASKING DIMINISHES ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE GENERALLY DECREASES PRODUCTIVITY
- 14. Decreased Academic Performance 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:
- 15. Increased Levels of Stress DETRIMENT 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 and threaten health. "Stress can cause headaches, stomach trouble, and sleep problems. Chronic work-related stress can lead to chronic problems, including back pain, heart disease, and depression." - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [10]
- 16. Verdict:
- 17. Digital Natives should stop multitasking on devices in order to be happier, healthier, and more productive, (Unless they're high media multitaskers!)
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