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The influence of technology on academic distraction: A review

Dontre, Alexander J.·2021·Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies
DOI 10.1002/hbe2.229
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The detrimental effects of academic distraction have become increasingly problematic in recent years due to student media multitasking. In recent years, educators have gradually transitioned many classes to the online learning environment, effectively reducing teacher supervision. This has been greatly exacerbated with the advent of coronavirus disease 2019 and subsequent social distancing guidelines. In an effort to help students and educators better understand the implications of technology on academic distraction and academic performance, this literature review discusses the effects of three forms on technology on student distraction: laptops, smartphones, and social media use, particularly the social media platform Facebook. While the effects of student laptops on academic distraction are somewhat ambivalent, the debate is largely moot in the current educational environment. The detrimental effects of student smartphone and social media use on academic distraction are more conspicuous, especially with the pervasiveness of personal digital devices. Potential self‐regulatory and environmental interventions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Human Behavior & Emerging Technologies is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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Authors
Dontre, A. J.
Affiliations
Franklin University (US)
Corresponding author
Dontre, Alexander J.
ORCID
Dontre, Alexander J.
Venue
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2020-11-23
Volume
3
Issue
3
Pages
379-390
ISSN
2578-1863 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1002/hbe2.229
OpenAlex
W3110507202
Cited by
257
References
76
Citations by year
2026: 42 · 2025: 66 · 2024: 54 · 2023: 43 · 2022: 42 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 1
FWCI
31.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Personal Information Management and User Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Cyberloafing and Workplace Behavior
Keywords
academic distraction, smartphones, social media use, Facebook, online learning, COVID-19 pandemic, academic performance, self-regulation, environmental interventions, digital devices

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