Business

Effects of task interruptions caused by notifications from communication applications on strain and performance

S. Ohly and L. Bastin

Disabling automatic notifications for one day improved performance and reduced strain in a field experiment (N=247). Performance effects were moderated by fear of missing out (FoMO) and telepressure, and the authors recommend reducing notifications especially for employees low in FoMO and medium-to-high in telepressure. Future work should examine anxiety's role when notifications are disabled. Research conducted by Sandra Ohly and Luca Bastin.... show more

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