Examining the Effects of Smartphone Separation on Cognitive Performance

Description/Abstract/Artist Statement

The purpose of this study is to measure the effects smartphone separation has on cognition and perceived anxiety. In a between-subjects design study involving 75 participants and three groups between the ages of 18-26, anxiety from smartphone separation is measured through respiration and electrocardiography (ECG). A questionnaire measures typical use of electronic devices at the beginning of the procedure, and workload and state trait anxiety questionnaires are given while participants complete the Stroop tasks and a digit span task. Effects on cognition are measured by gathering the mean accuracy and reaction time for the Stroop and digit span tasks. Mean accuracy and reaction time are compared between the three groups along with respiration and ECG data using a one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).

Presenting Author Name/s

Alexa Quesnel

Faculty Advisor/Mentor

Xiao Yang

Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department

Psychology Department

College Affiliation

College of Sciences

Presentation Type

Poster

Disciplines

Psychology

Session Title

Poster Session

Location

Learning Commons Lobby @ Perry Library

Start Date

3-25-2023 8:30 AM

End Date

3-25-2023 10:00 AM

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Examining the Effects of Smartphone Separation on Cognitive Performance

Learning Commons Lobby @ Perry Library

The purpose of this study is to measure the effects smartphone separation has on cognition and perceived anxiety. In a between-subjects design study involving 75 participants and three groups between the ages of 18-26, anxiety from smartphone separation is measured through respiration and electrocardiography (ECG). A questionnaire measures typical use of electronic devices at the beginning of the procedure, and workload and state trait anxiety questionnaires are given while participants complete the Stroop tasks and a digit span task. Effects on cognition are measured by gathering the mean accuracy and reaction time for the Stroop and digit span tasks. Mean accuracy and reaction time are compared between the three groups along with respiration and ECG data using a one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).