Physiological stress in response to multitasking and work interruptions: Study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The biopsychological response patterns to digital stress have been sparsely investigated so far. Important potential stressors in modern working environments due to increased digitalization are multitasking and work interruptions. In this study protocol, we present a protocol for a laboratory experiment, in which we will investigate the biopsychological stress response patterns to multitasking and work interruptions.

Methods

In total, N = 192 healthy, adult participants will be assigned to six experimental conditions in a randomized order (one single-task, three dual-task (two in parallel and one as interruption), one multitasking, and one passive control condition). Salivary alpha-amylase as well as heart rate as markers for Sympathetic Nervous System Activity, h

SUBMITTER: Becker L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8824354 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature