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Ego Depletion May Explain Gender Differences in Multitasking

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  • Sergio Da Silva
  • Raul Matsushita
  • Rafaela Ludwig
  • Luiggi Bellincanta

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We replicate the finding that females perform better than males in the task switching type of multitasking. We also find that multitasking impairs cognitive reflection through ego depletion, regardless of gender. However, the cognitive reflection of males is relatively more weakened after multitasking. This suggests that ego depletion may be an interesting candidate mechanism to explain gender differences in multitasking performance. JEL: D03, C91, M5

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  • Sergio Da Silva & Raul Matsushita & Rafaela Ludwig & Luiggi Bellincanta, 2021. "Ego Depletion May Explain Gender Differences in Multitasking," Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, , vol. 33(1), pages 130-139, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jinter:v:33:y:2021:i:1:p:130-139
    DOI: 10.1177/0260107919866534
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    Keywords

    Multitasking; cognitive reflection; ego depletion;
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    JEL classification:

    • D03 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Behavioral Microeconomics: Underlying Principles
    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • M5 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics

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