# Research on gender differences in multitasking ability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/research-on-gender-differences-in-multitasking-ability > Updated: 2026-09-15T05:43:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Research from City St George’s, University of London, and Brunel University has challenged the stereotype that women possess superior multitasking abilities compared to men. Studies involving multiple simultaneous tasks—such as cooking, writing, and monitoring information under time pressure—found no statistically significant differences in performance between genders across most categories. The primary distinction identified was related to verbal communication. Researchers observed that while the speed and quality of responses were comparable when provided, men were more likely to ignore questions during complex tasks. In one study, women answered an average of approximately 25 out of 28 questions, whereas men answered approximately 20. This suggests that perceived differences in multitasking may stem from conversational persistence rather than cognitive ability. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Brunel University study challenges multitasking gender stereotypes Brunel University research suggests men and women are equally capable multitaskers, though men are more likely to ignore verbal queries during complex tasks. Separate discussions address ‘food noise’ and diet. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brunel-university-study-challenges-multitasking-gender-stereotypes ### 2026-08-23: Study finds minimal gender differences in multitasking ability A study finds men and women multitask similarly in most tasks, though men are significantly more likely to ignore verbal questions during high-pressure scenarios. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/study-finds-minimal-gender-differences-in-multitasking-ability --- Cite as: Research on gender differences in multitasking ability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/research-on-gender-differences-in-multitasking-ability