Multitasking while studying - grit moderates the relationship of situational motivation and multitasking

Multitasking during studying is frequent among students. In this experience sampling study we examine if multitasking during studying can be explained by situational study motivation and the personality trait grit; and if grit moderates the relationship of situational motivation and multitasking. Ei...

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Published in:Frontiers in psychology 2024-07, Vol.15, p.1404767
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