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Can students really multitask? An experimental study of instant messaging while reading

Bibliographic Data

ID23368992
AuthorsLaura L Bowman (Central Connecticut State University, corresponding author), Laura E Levine (Central Connecticut State University), Bradley M Waite (0000-0001-9140-3603, Central Connecticut State University), Michael S Gendron (Central Connecticut State University), Michael Gendron
Year2010
Volume54
Issue4
Pages927-931
Publication date2010-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComputers & Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-1315 • E-ISSN: 1873-782X
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.compedu.2009.09.024
OpenAlexW1974732675
LanguageEN
Citations received72
References cited27

Cognitive psychology · Comprehension · Human multitasking · Instant · Instant messaging · Linguistics · Multimedia · Programming language · Reading (process) · Reading comprehension · Task (project management) · Test (biology) · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Engineering · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Personal Information Management and User Behavior · Psychology · Team Dynamics and Performance

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Citation span2010 - 2026 (17)
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