Media multitasking and memory: Differences in working memory and long-term memory.
Melina R Uncapher, Monica K Thieu, Anthony D Wagner
April 2016 Psychon Bull RevSynopsis of Social media discussions
Many users acknowledge the research's message, with phrases like 'messing with your memory' and 'ruin your brain' indicating concern. The tone varies from casual mentions to slightly more engaged reactions, such as quoting the study or noting the importance of not multitasking excessively, but overall, the dialogue remains surface-level with occasional references to the research article for credibility.
Agreement
Strong agreementMost discussions agree with the article's findings that heavy media multitasking negatively affects memory performance.
Interest
Moderate level of interestParticipants express moderate interest, with some focusing on the practical implications, while others show only casual awareness.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementComments reflect basic acknowledgment of the research, with a few users referencing the source or expressing concern about their habits.
Impact
Moderate level of impactThe discussions suggest some awareness of memory issues related to multitasking, but overall, the conversations have limited depth in terms of exploring broader effects.
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Uncapher, M. R., K Thieu, M., & Wagner, A. D. (2016). Media multitasking and memory: Differences in working memory and long-term memory. Psychonomic bulletin & review, 23(2), 483–490. https://t.co/ddHGPgztnY
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Abstract Synopsis
- Media multitasking, or using multiple media streams at once, is linked to cognitive differences like difficulty filtering distractions and higher impulsivity.
- Heavy media multitaskers (HMMs) tend to have lower working memory (WM) performance, which in turn predicts poorer long-term memory (LTM) outcomes.
- These memory and attention issues are related to increased attentional impulsivity and a broader focus of attention, which hampers their ability to hold precise, goal-relevant information both in the moment and from the past.]
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