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    Interruptions significantly reduce the quality of work, especially during complex writing tasks. Further research is needed to identify underlying mechanisms and develop strategies to mitigate these negative effects.

    Area of Science:

    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Workplace Productivity

    Background:

    • Interruptions are frequent in daily life and workplaces.
    • Previous research primarily focused on time and errors as disruption metrics.
    • The impact of interruptions on work quality remains underexplored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of interruptions on the quality of work.
    • To compare the impact of interruptions during different stages of a writing task.

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    • A within-subjects design was employed with 54 students.
    • Participants completed three essay tasks: outlining with interruptions, writing with interruptions, and no interruptions.
    • Work quality was assessed across all conditions.

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    • Work quality significantly decreased in both interruption conditions compared to the no-interruption control.
    • Essay word count was reduced when interruptions occurred during the writing phase, but not during outlining.
    • Interruptions negatively affected the overall quality of the written output.

    Conclusions:

    • Interruptions demonstrably impair work quality in complex, creative tasks like essay writing.
    • This study highlights the need for further investigation into other impacted tasks and the mechanisms behind quality decrements.
    • Developing strategies to counteract the negative effects of interruptions is crucial for maintaining productivity.