ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Investigating the Effectiveness of Self-Regulated, Pomodoro, and Flowtime Break-Taking Techniques Among Students.
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- When to Take a Break: Comparing Effects of Systematic Short (Pomodoro) and Self-Regulated Breaks on Subjective Experience and Actual Learning.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Special Issue Introduction: Educational Applications of Cognitive Psychology.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Effective break taking during study sessions is crucial for maintaining performance, especially in self-regulated learning settings where students plan their own tasks. However, research on break taking in these contexts is limited. This study investigates the effect of self-regulated, Pomodoro, and Flowtime breaks on subjective study experiences, task completion, and flow. Ninety-four university students participated in an online intervention that provided instruction on how to take breaks in a 2 h authentic study session. In the self-regulated break condition (
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