J Exp Psychol Hum Percept Perform August 2015 PMID 26121498

The attentional cost of receiving a cell phone notification.

Cary Stothart, Ainsley Mitchum, Courtney Yehnert

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What people are saying

Most discussions emphasize that notifications cause distraction, with phrases like 'derail concentration' and 'disrupt performance,' highlighting concerns about attention span and productivity. Words such as 'overload' and 'fragment focus' convey urgency and the broad impact of this issue, demonstrating a collective recognition of the significance of the research findings.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree that notifications fragment attention and hinder focus, citing evidence that even brief interruptions cause significant delays in task resumption.

InterestHigh interest

Interest is high as posters are concerned about the pervasive effects of notifications on productivity and mental focus, reflecting curiosity and concern.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posters somewhat engage with the topic, referencing studies and practical implications, but few delve deeply into detailed methodologies.

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There’s a strong perception that these findings have important implications for daily life and workplace productivity, emphasizing significance and urgency.

Abstract in brief

  • Receiving a cell phone notification can impair performance on tasks because it distracts your attention, even if you don't actively interact with the phone.
  • Notifications, whether auditory or tactile, often cause mind wandering, which negatively impacts focus and task accuracy.
  • The study shows that notifications alone cause as much distraction as actually using the phone for calls or texting.]

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Cellular phone alerts and notifications disrupt performance with mind wandering and task-irrelevant thoughts https://t.co/c5DDSykoTh

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Notifications are just as disruptive as calls or texts on smartphones #scienceoftimemanagement https://t.co/c5DDSykoTh

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