Effects of Chronic Multitasking
Chronic Multitasking
In a world of multitasking and constant distractions, most human beings feel a certain satisfaction from accomplishing tasks at a faster rate; however, in actuality, multitasking can cause stress and result in poor quality of work. From a young age we continue to develop tactics to improve everyday tasks such as homework, chores, and socializing. Most live by the sayings, “life is short” and “live life to the fullest,” so as a result multitasking has created a psychological need to put efficiency over quality (Nhan).
Although many believe multitasking can ease workload, it actually prolongs tasks while adding unneeded anxiety. “Human beings tend to differ from one another in their capacities to do things” and it depends on the individual to determine whether or not multitasking is beneficial or detrimental (Kim). Multitasking, to an extent, allows for a quicker method of completing tasks; however, it is more efficient to work on tasks one by one, which causes an individual to be less stressed, minimize distraction, and prefect the quality of a specific task.
“Multitasking for the most part is detrimental” and working on tasks one by one can prevent mistakes and diminish the time needed to finish a task (Nhan). Although “it does not hurt to do multiple things at once,” people tend to have a lower retention rate when multitasking (Mah). This causes forgetfulness, lost in train of thought, and mostly mistakes. The negative effects of multitasking prolong tasks and increase stress. Multitasking does not make an individual more productive and is often mistaken with time management.
Many people believe “multitasking is efficient and comes naturally,” but it can cause a large workload (Mah). The psychology of multitasking is that it can help an individual accomplish more tasks quickly and makes it a desirable skill. When in a time crunch, individuals tend to multitask more often. Anything related to work or school, where the need to excel has
In a world of multitasking and constant distractions, most human beings feel a certain satisfaction from accomplishing tasks at a faster rate; however, in actuality, multitasking can cause stress and result in poor quality of work. From a young age we continue to develop tactics to improve everyday tasks such as homework, chores, and socializing. Most live by the sayings, “life is short” and “live life to the fullest,” so as a result multitasking has created a psychological need to put efficiency over quality (Nhan).
Although many believe multitasking can ease workload, it actually prolongs tasks while adding unneeded anxiety. “Human beings tend to differ from one another in their capacities to do things” and it depends on the individual to determine whether or not multitasking is beneficial or detrimental (Kim). Multitasking, to an extent, allows for a quicker method of completing tasks; however, it is more efficient to work on tasks one by one, which causes an individual to be less stressed, minimize distraction, and prefect the quality of a specific task.
“Multitasking for the most part is detrimental” and working on tasks one by one can prevent mistakes and diminish the time needed to finish a task (Nhan). Although “it does not hurt to do multiple things at once,” people tend to have a lower retention rate when multitasking (Mah). This causes forgetfulness, lost in train of thought, and mostly mistakes. The negative effects of multitasking prolong tasks and increase stress. Multitasking does not make an individual more productive and is often mistaken with time management.
Many people believe “multitasking is efficient and comes naturally,” but it can cause a large workload (Mah). The psychology of multitasking is that it can help an individual accomplish more tasks quickly and makes it a desirable skill. When in a time crunch, individuals tend to multitask more often. Anything related to work or school, where the need to excel has
Cited: Kim, Josh. Personal Interview. College Station. June 22, 2013. Mah, Kacy. Personal Interview. Houston. June 21, 2013. Nhan, Vy. Personal Interview. College Station. June 22, 2013.