publication . Article . 2020

Effect of desk materials on affective states and cognitive performance

Name: Effect of desk materials on affective states and cognitive performance
Keywords: Wood, Materials, Emotion, Cognition, Attention, Biomaterials

Nejc Sarabon; Michael David Burnard; Nastja Podrekar; Dean Lipovac;

Open Access

Published: 08 Jun 2020

Summary

Abstract

Visual and tactile properties of materials can influence human emotional and cognitive functioning. Existing studies indicate that exposure to wood may lead to more favourable outcomes than contact with other common materials, but evidence is limited. We measured affective states and cognitive performance in 16 participants before and after each spent 15 min at 10 desks with differing top surfaces. Desk surfaces were made of untreated, oiled, or lacquered spruce or oak solid wood, laminated or oak-veneered particleboard, glass, and mineral-filled thermoplastic composite. The results indicate that cognitive performance and affective states of participants did not...

Persistent Identifiers

doi: 10.1186/s10086-020-01890-3

Subjects

Medical Subject Headings: education

free text keywords: Wood, Materials, Emotion, Cognition, Attention, Biomaterials, Solid wood, Cognition, Cognitive psychology, Cognitive skill, Thermoplastic composites, Affect (psychology), Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance, Psychology, Desk

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EC| InnoRenew CoE