Effect of media multitasking on cognitive function in adolescents

TAO Shuman; TAO Fangbiao

doi:10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.04.037

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TAO Shuman, TAO Fangbiao. Effect of media multitasking on cognitive function in adolescents[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2022, 43(4): 637-640. doi: 10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.04.037

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TAO Shuman, TAO Fangbiao. Effect of media multitasking on cognitive function in adolescents[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2022, 43(4): 637-640. doi: 10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.04.037

TAO Shuman, TAO Fangbiao. Effect of media multitasking on cognitive function in adolescents[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2022, 43(4): 637-640. doi: 10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.04.037

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TAO Shuman, TAO Fangbiao. Effect of media multitasking on cognitive function in adolescents[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2022, 43(4): 637-640. doi: 10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.04.037

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Effect of media multitasking on cognitive function in adolescents

doi: 10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.04.037

TAO Shuman^{1, 2},
TAO Fangbiao^{2, 3
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Department of Nephrology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei (230601), China

Received Date: 2021-11-07
Available Online: 2022-04-25
Publish Date: 2022-04-25

Abstract

Abstract

Media multitasking has become a novel type of social media use behavior in adolescents, and its negative effect on cognitive function has gradually attracted attention. Based on relevant literature review and summarization, this paper briefly reviews the prevalence and assessment of media multitasking in adolescents, and the effects of on cognitive function such as working memory, attention and inhibitory control. Moreover, potential neuropsychological mechanisms are provided. This study provides a scientific evidence for promoting the physical and mental health of adolescents.
- Multimedia,
- Behavior,
- Cognition,
- Adolescent

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