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).
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
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).