The effects of digital media on memory recall: Comparing different stimuli from digital texts and videos among young adult media multitaskers and with or without ADHD.
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2024-07-11
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This study examines the impact of media multitasking on executive functions, such as attention maintenance and memory recall, in young adults with and without ADHD. It specifically looks at how digital text and videos influence these executive functions. The experimental research included 108 Dutch volunteers aged 18 to 29. Participants reported any official ADHD diagnosis, completed a media multitasking questionnaire, and were assessed on memory recall after exposure to both text and video content. The results revealed that ADHD leads to lower memory recall for digital textual information but higher memory recall for video content. This suggests that individuals with ADHD perform better with more stimuli, supporting the Optimal Level of Arousal theory, which posits that increased stimuli enhance cognitive performance. Notably, media multitasking did not affect memory recall for either text or video content. Additionally, no significant differences were found between ADHD and media multitasking effects.
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