Daydream Believer: Rumination, Self-Reflection and the Temporal Focus of Mind Wandering Content

Abstract: Current research into mind-wandering is beginning to acknowledge that this process is one of heterogeneity. Following on from previous findings highlighting the role of self-focus during mind wandering, the present study aimed to examine individual differences in rumination and self-reflection and the impact such styles of self-focus may have on mind-wandering experiences. Thirty-three participants were required to complete the Sustained Attention Response Task (SART), aimed at inducing mind-wandering episodes, whilst also probing the content of thought in terms of temporal focus. Self-report questionnaires were also administered after the SART to measure dispositional differences in style and beliefs regarding mind-wandering and assessments of individual differences in rumination and self-reflection. Those individuals with reflective self-focus showed a strong positive association with positive and constructive thoughts. Critically, ruminative self-focus was positively associated .... https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/1425

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Daydream Believer: Rumination, Self-Reflection and the Temporal Focus of Mind Wandering Content ; volume:13 ; number:4 ; day:30 ; month:11 ; year:2017 ; Europe's journal of psychology ; 13, Heft 4 (30.11.2017)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Daisy Shrimpton ; Deborah McGann ; Leigh M. Riby

Further information

• DOI: 10.5964/ejop.v13i4.1425
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020101417033845133312
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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