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Between- and within-subject covariance perspectives matter for investigations into the relationship between single- and dual-tasking performance

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: We expand the usually cross-sectional perspective on dual-tasking performance toinclude both intra- and interpersonal variability, which should capture within-persondynamics and psychological processes better. Two simple tasks, first as single-, then as dualtasks, were performed by 58 participants over 20 session. We found positive relationships between (1) single- and dual-tasking performance and (2) the dual-task component tasks both inter- and intrapersonally. Better single-taskers were better dual-taskers and better singletasking sessions were better dual-tasking sessions. This implies shared capacities that covary both inter- and intraindividually. We conclude that taking intra- and interpersonal variability into account is a promising future perspective.

Source: Methods in Psychology

DOI: 10.1016/j.metip.2023.100110

Authors: Christoph Naefgen, Christine Blech, Michael Kriechbaumer, Hilde Haider, Nilam Ram, Robert Gaschler

Institutions: FernUniversität in Hagen, University of Koblenz and Landau, University of Cologne, Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Human-Automation Interaction and Safety

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,890

Funder: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft