Xu Siwei, Xu Mingyu, Kang Qiyao, Yuan Xiaoqun
School of Information Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
Intelligent Computing Laboratory for Cultural Heritage at Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
Behav Sci (Basel). 2025 Jul 14;15(7):953. doi: 10.3390/bs15070953.
With the widespread adoption of mobile reading across diverse scenarios, understanding environmental impacts on attention has become crucial for reading performance optimization. Building upon this premise, the study examined the impacts of different reading environments on attention during mobile reading, utilizing a mixed-methods approach that combined eye-tracking experiments with semi-structured interviews. Thirty-two college students participated in the study. Quantitative attention metrics, including total fixation duration and fixation count, were collected through eye-tracking, while qualitative data regarding perceived environmental influences were obtained through interviews. The results indicated that the impact of different environments on mobile reading attention varies significantly, as this variation is primarily attributable to environmental complexity and individual interest. Environments characterized by multisensory inputs or dynamic disturbances, such as fluctuating noise and visual motion, were found to induce greater attentional dispersion compared to monotonous, low-variation environments. Notably, more complex potential task-like disturbances (e.g., answering calls, conversations) were found to cause the greatest distraction. Moreover, stimuli aligned with an individual's interests were more likely to divert attention compared to those that did not. These findings contribute methodological insights for optimizing mobile reading experiences across diverse environmental contexts.
随着移动阅读在各种场景中的广泛应用，了解环境对注意力的影响对于优化阅读表现至关重要。基于这一前提，本研究采用混合方法，将眼动追踪实验与半结构化访谈相结合，考察了不同阅读环境对移动阅读过程中注意力的影响。32名大学生参与了该研究。通过眼动追踪收集了包括总注视持续时间和注视次数在内的定量注意力指标，同时通过访谈获得了关于感知环境影响的定性数据。结果表明，不同环境对移动阅读注意力的影响差异显著，这种差异主要归因于环境复杂性和个人兴趣。与单调、低变化的环境相比，以多感官输入或动态干扰为特征的环境，如波动的噪音和视觉运动，会导致更大的注意力分散。值得注意的是，更复杂的潜在任务类干扰（如接听电话、交谈）被发现会造成最大的干扰。此外，与不符合个人兴趣的刺激相比，符合个人兴趣的刺激更有可能分散注意力。这些发现为在不同环境背景下优化移动阅读体验提供了方法学上的见解。
