Influence of Physical Activity on Cognitive Failures of Information Technology Professionals with High Screen Time Usage, Chennai

Abstract

The present study investigated the relationship between levels of Physical activity on cognitive failure of Information Technology professionals exposed to high screen time usage. We conducted a survey in Hybrid mode, using convenient sampling technique and the participants (N=182) were given a self-report questionnaire to measure their screen time usage, physical activity level and cognitive failures using 3 scales. The study employs descriptive analysis, and inferential statistical tools such as independent sample t-test and One Way ANOVA. The findings of the study show significant difference between physical activity level and cognitive failures scores. Physical activity influences cognitive failures of IT professionals exposed to high screen time. We infer that as physical activity level increases, cognitive failures decrease. Cognitive failures are studied on university students and middle age population but not the working population that relies on screen time and this study can be effort in filling this research gap. Scope for further research may involve focusing on uncovering the direction of the relationship between the variables and its domains as well as checking the effectiveness of interventions.