Gloria Mark Books
Gloria Mark is a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, digital well-being, and the effects of multitasking and interruptions on productivity and mental health.
Known for: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
Books by Gloria Mark
Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
In 'Attention Span', Gloria Mark, a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine, explores how our attention has been fragmented by digital technology and constant connectivity. Drawing on decades of empirical research, she reveals how multitasking and interruptions affect our mental well-being and productivity, and offers evidence-based strategies to regain focus, balance, and satisfaction in a world of endless distractions.
Read SummaryKey Insights from Gloria Mark
Historical Context: From Singular Focus to Perpetual Connection
Before the digital age, attention operated within rhythms shaped by slower, tangible tasks. Work was linear—letters arrived once daily, meetings were scheduled, and doing one thing at a time was not only normal but efficient. The industrial era rewarded endurance and concentration. Then came digita...
From Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
Empirical Foundations: What the Data Reveal About Modern Attention
Over two decades, my colleagues and I measured attention using eye-tracking, screen logs, and self-reports from thousands of knowledge workers. The findings were both consistent and concerning: on average, people switched tasks every 47 seconds. Once interrupted, it often took more than 20 minutes t...
From Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
About Gloria Mark
Gloria Mark is a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, digital well-being, and the effects of multitasking and interruptions on productivity and mental health. She is recognized internationally for her pioneering studies...
Read more
Gloria Mark is a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, digital well-being, and the effects of multitasking and interruptions on productivity and mental health. She is recognized internationally for her pioneering studies...
Gloria Mark is a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, digital well-being, and the effects of multitasking and interruptions on productivity and mental health. She is recognized internationally for her pioneering studies on attention and technology use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gloria Mark is a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, digital well-being, and the effects of multitasking and interruptions on productivity and mental health.
Read Gloria Mark's books in 15 minutes
Get AI-powered summaries with key insights from 1 book by Gloria Mark.