Effect of Emotion, and Intrinsic Motivation on Task-Switching Performance: A Mediation Analysis

Poster Session XI

Keyword: Motivation

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between intrinsic motivation, emotion, and task-switching performance. There were 53 participants (26 females, M_age = 22.49). We found that emotional arousal mediated the relationship between intrinsic motivation and mixing cost in accuracy (β=-.083, p=.008). Our results partially supported the macro theory of positive functioning.

• Ka Lon Sou (Presenting Author)
• Adharsha Sam Edwin Devahi (Author)
• W.Quin Yow (Author)