{"id":205,"date":"2023-08-16T13:10:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/practicequiz.com\/resources\/?p=205"},"modified":"2023-08-16T13:13:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:13:37","slug":"can-chewing-gum-help-with-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/practicequiz.com\/resources\/can-chewing-gum-help-with-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Can chewing gum help with focus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There&#8217;s the classic trope, the distracted kid chewing gum and not paying attention.  But could it be that chewing gum can actually help with concentration?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mars&#8217; EXTRA\u00ae gum, in collaboration with KRC Research, has unveiled intriguing results from a survey centered on students&#8217; study and homework habits. The findings suggest an unexpected ally in students&#8217; battle for focus: chewing gum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Quest for Better Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The contemporary student faces many challenges, not least among them being the struggle for sustained concentration. With ever-present digital distractions and shifting schedules, keeping one&#8217;s focus sharp is a daunting task. Some findings from the Extra\/KRC study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Common Dilemma<\/strong>: A significant 66% of high school students find it challenging to maintain focus on homework, showcasing a widespread issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distraction Overload<\/strong>: It&#8217;s alarming that 74% of students find themselves distracted within just 30 minutes of engaging with homework. Even more startling? 40% find their attention waning in a mere 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late Night Study Sessions<\/strong>: Many students are burning the midnight oil. 60% tackle their homework post 6 PM, and 20% of the older cohort (high school seniors) are engrossed in their assignments even after 9 PM. However, 65% of students admit that concentrating during these late hours is a challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Challenge of Assistance<\/strong>: It seems that age-old adage, &#8220;parent knows best&#8221;, doesn&#8217;t apply to homework for many. Nearly half (49%) of older high school students (ages 15-17) feel that their parents are out of depth when it comes to aiding them in their studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strength in Numbers<\/strong>: A striking 75% of students opine that having a study buddy makes focusing easier. In seeking help, most students would approach their parents first (64%), followed by the internet (60%), and then their peers (46%). Yet, AI-based tools like ChatGPT are still gaining traction, with only 12% of students considering them for academic aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chewing Over Solutions &#8211; Can gum actually help with focus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Possibly the most unexpected and interesting finding was the strong correlation between chewing gum and improved focus. An impressive 69% of high school students admitted to using gum as a tool to enhance concentration. The act of chewing gum is favored during homework sessions at home (65%), study periods (65%), in class (60%), and interestingly, even during video gaming sessions, particularly among males (49%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the reasons for gum&#8217;s role in enhancing focus might be an area for further research \u2013 whether it\u2019s the rhythmic motion, the mild stimulation, or some other factor \u2013 what&#8217;s evident is that students are seeking and finding novel methods to maintain concentration. As the back-to-school season approaches, students, educators, and parents might all consider stocking up on that age-old classroom contraband, gum, and witness its potential benefits firsthand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s the classic trope, the distracted kid chewing gum and not paying attention. But could it be that chewing gum can actually help with concentration? 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