Attention Span as a Cognitive Determinant: Rethinking Pedagogical Practices in Attention Economy

Author(s)	Mr. CHANDAN ROY, Ms. TRUPTI PANIGRAHI
Country	India
Abstract	Attention span has emerged as a critical cognitive determinant influencing academic achievement in contemporary educational contexts, characterized by rapid technological advancement and digital fragmentation. This paper provides an analysis of existing literature to explore how the quality and duration of attention shape students’ academic outcomes. Drawing upon Cognitive Psychology, Indian educational philosophy, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the study identifies four primary themes are the conceptualization of sustained attention, its role in working memory and knowledge retention, the interference of digital environments like the Dopamine Trap, and pedagogical strategies for Cognitive Endurance. The analysis reveals that attention span significantly dictates the depth of information processing, directly impacting long-term academic success but at the same time it shows the risk of attention dead by attention economy. Therefore, this paper advocates cognitive-centric pedagogy aligned with NEP 2020 and emphasize on urgent need to integrate attention building practices into our modern classroom.
Keywords	Attention Span, Attention Economy, Cognitive Endurance, Dopamine Trap, Attention-Building Practices
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.73783

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