Abstract
The Index of Cognitive Activity (ICA) was introduced as a promising pupillary workload measure for field investigations since, unlike pupil dilation, it is not affected by illumination. Recent studies have investigated the ICA for task-evoked cognitive workload with contradictory findings. However, few studies investigated the influence of illumination on the ICA. Therefore, to examine inconsistencies regarding the reliability for workload measurement and the effects of light, a meta-analysis was conducted based on a structured literature review. The meta-analysis considered k = 14 studies with a total sample size of N = 751 participants. Results showed significant effects for workload (r = 0.61) and light (r = 0.45) on the ICA. Since moderating effects were found for several between-study differences, it seems likely that different cognitive processes and settings affect the indicator and should be considered in empirical investigations. According to the findings, the ICA is a reliable indicator for task-evoked workload. However, light influences were found which indicates that evidence-based conclusions regarding the ICA's practical applicability require further research.
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