Analysis of environmental factors effect on cognitive performance and stress level in elementary school students

Abstract

Room temperature and light intensity are some of the physical work environment factors that affect work performance and human workload. This study aims to determine the effect of room temperature and light intensity on cognitive performance, (speed of response and concentration), and mental load, (the stress levels) of elementary school students. The factorial experimental design method used in this study, in which each factor has three levels to be tested, specifically 21°C, 25°C, and 29°C to room temperature and 50 lux, 150 lux and 300 lux for the light intensity. This study resulted that room temperature and light intensity affecting cognitive performance and stress levels in elementary school students significantly.