Digital Multitasking Among Youth: Effects on Cognitive Function and Academic Performance

This paper explores the pervasive phenomenon of digital multitasking among youth and itspotential cognitive repercussions. With the increasing ubiquity of digital devices, youngindividuals are frequently engaging in simultaneous interactions with multiple media, whichhas significant implications for their attention, memory, and executive control. Bysynthesizing findings from various empirical studies, this review highlights the cognitivechallenges posed by digital multitasking and discusses the effects on academicperformance. The paper also examines moderating factors such as individual differencesand metacognitive strategies that could influence these outcomes. Finally, implications foreducational strategies and future research directions are proposed to better understand andmitigate the negative impacts of digital multitasking.