Title
Individual Differences In Performance, Workload, And Stress In Sustained Attention: Optimism And Pessimism
Keywords
Configural displays; Individual differences; Optimism; Pessimism; Stress; Sustained attention; Vigilance; Workload
Abstract
The relationship between optimism, pessimism and vigilance was investigated as a function of the degree to which different display formats facilitated performance across types of perceptual discrimination. Pessimism was associated with display and task dependent differences in workload, stress, and coping strategy. Optimism by pessimism interaction was observed for stress (Tense Arousal). Neither trait was associated with performance differences. Pessimism, but not optimism, was related to coping strategy independent of experimental condition. The results of this study were more consistent with a coping/cognitive resources perspective on optimism and pessimism than with an explanation based on learned helplessness theory. Further, the data supported the contention that optimism and pessimism are correlated but distinct constructs. The results also underscore the importance of considering both task parameters and person characteristics when evaluating the performance, workload, and stress of sustained attention. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10-1-2009
Publication Title
Personality and Individual Differences
Volume
47
Issue
5
Number of Pages
444-451
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2009.04.019
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
67349140652 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/67349140652
STARS Citation
Szalma, James L., "Individual Differences In Performance, Workload, And Stress In Sustained Attention: Optimism And Pessimism" (2009). Scopus Export 2000s. 11622.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2000/11622