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The Environmental and Technological Factors of Multitasking

The Environmental and Technological Factors of Multitasking
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Author(s): Lin Lin (University of North Texas, USA)and Bill Lipsmeyer (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 19
Source title: Human Performance Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8356-1.ch001

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Abstract

Research on multitasking, that is, conducting two or more tasks simultaneously or switching quickly between two or more tasks, has focused mostly on a human's capacity to do so inside their brain. However, our daily life experience indicates that our ability to multitask is not only dependent on our brain capacity, but is also related to other factors such as our environments and available resources. Different individuals may have different abilities to multitask due to their expertise, situational awareness, or ability to plan ahead. This chapter discusses the environmental and technological factors of multitasking based on a prior study. The goal is to expand interdisciplinary dialogues and research methodologies to better understand this prevalent phenomenon in our society.

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