Lost in multitasking: An exploration of Chinese university students’ in-class smartphone multitasking patterns using multiple approaches
Yujie Zhou,
Liping Deng
Abstract:Smartphone multitasking is prevalent in university classrooms, yet the nature and characteristics of this behavior have not been sufficiently understood. This empirical study explores in-class smartphone multitasking behaviors using diverse research approaches to achieve a more authentic and holistic understanding of this pervasive behavior. First, semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate the prevalence of in-class smartphone use, the types of smartphone tasks that students engaged in, and the … Show more
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