The development of multitasking in children aged 7–12 years: Evidence from cross-sectional and longitudinal data

This study investigated the development of multitasking ability across childhood. A sample of 65 typically developing children aged 7, 9, and 11 years completed two multitasking tests across three time points within a year. Cross-sectional and longitudinal data consistently indicated continuous linear growth in children’s multitasking ability. By the age of 12 years, children could effectively perform a simple multitasking scenario comprising...