A Mixed-methods Study Investigating the Relationship Between Media Multitasking Orientation and Grade Point Average

• Main Author: Lee, Jennifer
• Other Authors: Lin, Lin
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 2012
• Subjects: Media multitasking; academic performance; GPA; college students
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177221/

The intent of this study was to examine the relationship between media multitasking orientation and grade point average. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach to investigate the research questions. In the quantitative section of the study, the primary method of statistical analyses was multiple regression. The independent variables for the study were media multitasking orientation, gender, age, and income. The dependent variable for the study was grade point average. Three out of four independent variables, namely, media multitasking orientation, gender and age were statistically significant predictors of grade point average. In the qualitative section of the study, seven participants were interviewed to determine how individual differences in media multitasking orientation manifest themselves in academic settings.