J Appl Behav Anal June 2023 PMID 37167429

Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis.

Jessica A Nastasi, Isabella B Tassistro, Nicole E Gravina

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Peak: 9 in Aug 2023
across 2 sources since May 2023

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight support and curiosity about the research, with phrases like 'breaks enhance productivity' and '75% of students displayed increased productivity' pointing to positive findings. The tone is generally supportive and interested, emphasizing the potential benefits of taking breaks for productivity improvement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that taking breaks can boost productivity, reflecting general agreement with the paper's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, engaging with discussions about specific research outcomes and saying phrases like 'revealed' and 'may improve', indicating curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some depth in discussions, including references to the methodology (study on 16 undergraduates) and expert opinions from interviews, showing thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence perceptions of workplace and academic productivity strategies, hinting at moderate societal or practical impact.

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Matt Cicoria
@behaviorpodcast · X

John Borrero and I interviewed Drs. Jessica Nastasi and Nicole Gravina about their latest JABA pub, "Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis," (Nastasi, Tassistro, and Gravina, 2023). I hope you enjoy it! https://t.co/CUKxzGAnBp

Aug 1, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 2,153 followers View post →
SEABscience
@SEABscience · X

"Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis" by Jessica Nastasi, Isabella Tassistro, and Nicole Gravina was recently published in the Summer issue of JABA @JohnBorrero2 https://t.co/huiH9mEBAH

Aug 6, 2023 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 736 followers View post →
島宗 理
@simamune · X

休憩が作業効率に及ぼす影響を大学生対象の架空の仕事場面で検証した実験。こういうテーマのこういうアナログ実験がJABAに載ることはなかったけど領域の拡張,方法論の多様化はいいことだ。にしても米国は電子決済の時代にいまだ「チェック」を使っているか?? https://t.co/dlIaszIqE9

May 17, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,362 followers View post →
AdaptAndAscend
@AdaptAndAscend · X

5-20 minutes of break may improve employee productivity. : Research by 'Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis' The study on 16 undergraduates revealed that in the break session, 75% of students displayed notably increased productivity. https://t.co/1IxGm8cLfK

Nov 17, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,454 followers View post →
Dr. Nicole Gravina @ngravina.bsky.social
@NicoleGravina · X

Read the paper here: https://t.co/oCDxWyq34J

May 12, 2023 · 1 like · 1,061 followers View post →
Tracy Brower
@TracyBrower108 · X

Breaks enhance productivity https://t.co/zS5yKan5Vj

Jul 14, 2025 · 9,355 followers View post →

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Tracy Brower
@TracyBrower108 · X

Breaks enhance productivity https://t.co/zS5yKan5Vj

Jul 14, 2025 · 9,355 followers View post →
AdaptAndAscend
@AdaptAndAscend · X

5-20 minutes of break may improve employee productivity. : Research by 'Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis' The study on 16 undergraduates revealed that in the break session, 75% of students displayed notably increased productivity. https://t.co/1IxGm8cLfK

Nov 17, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,454 followers View post →
AdaptAndAscend
@AdaptAndAscend · X

5-20 minutes of break may improve employee productivity. : Research by 'Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis' The study on 16 undergraduates revealed that in the break session, 75% of students displayed notably increased productivity. https://t.co/1IxGm8cLfK

Aug 18, 2023 · 1,454 followers View post →
Dr. Nicole Gravina @ngravina.bsky.social
@NicoleGravina · X

RT @SEABscience: "Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis" by Jessica Nastasi, Isabella Tassistro, and Nicole Gravina was recently…

Aug 7, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,061 followers View post →
Eliza J Goben
@ElizaGoben · X

RT @SEABscience: "Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis" by Jessica Nastasi, Isabella Tassistro, and Nicole Gravina was recently…

Aug 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 62 followers View post →
Matthew
@M_Spann_theMan · X

RT @SEABscience: "Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis" by Jessica Nastasi, Isabella Tassistro, and Nicole Gravina was recently…

Aug 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 193 followers View post →
John C. Borrero
@JohnBorrero2 · X

RT @SEABscience: "Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis" by Jessica Nastasi, Isabella Tassistro, and Nicole Gravina was recently…

Aug 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 422 followers View post →
SEABscience
@SEABscience · X

"Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis" by Jessica Nastasi, Isabella Tassistro, and Nicole Gravina was recently published in the Summer issue of JABA @JohnBorrero2 https://t.co/huiH9mEBAH

Aug 6, 2023 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 736 followers View post →
Matthew
@M_Spann_theMan · X

RT @behaviorpodcast: John Borrero and I interviewed Drs. Jessica Nastasi and Nicole Gravina about their latest JABA pub, "Breaks and produc…

Aug 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 193 followers View post →
Matt Normand
@sknnrbx · X

RT @behaviorpodcast: John Borrero and I interviewed Drs. Jessica Nastasi and Nicole Gravina about their latest JABA pub, "Breaks and produc…

Aug 1, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,225 followers View post →
Matt Cicoria
@behaviorpodcast · X

John Borrero and I interviewed Drs. Jessica Nastasi and Nicole Gravina about their latest JABA pub, "Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis," (Nastasi, Tassistro, and Gravina, 2023). I hope you enjoy it! https://t.co/CUKxzGAnBp

Aug 1, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 2,153 followers View post →
島宗 理
@simamune · X

休憩が作業効率に及ぼす影響を大学生対象の架空の仕事場面で検証した実験。こういうテーマのこういうアナログ実験がJABAに載ることはなかったけど領域の拡張,方法論の多様化はいいことだ。にしても米国は電子決済の時代にいまだ「チェック」を使っているか?? https://t.co/dlIaszIqE9

May 17, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,362 followers View post →
Dr. Nicole Gravina @ngravina.bsky.social
@NicoleGravina · X

Read the paper here: https://t.co/oCDxWyq34J

May 12, 2023 · 1 like · 1,061 followers View post →