Further unpacking individual differences in mind wandering: The role of emotional valence and awareness

IF 2.1 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL Consciousness and Cognition Pub Date : 2024-05-31 DOI:10.1016/j.concog.2024.103697

Matthew S. Welhaf , Marc A. Astacio , Jonathan B. Banks

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Abstract

Previous work has established a link between executive attention ability and mind wandering propensity, these studies typically collapse thought reports into a single category of task-unrelated thoughts (TUTs). We have shown that these TUTs can be differentiated by the emotional valence of their content. Awareness of TUTs might also be an important to consider, yet little work has been done on this front. The current study conceptually replicated and extended previous work by investigating the relationship between individual differences in executive attention, emotional valence and awareness of TUTs. Latent variable models indicated that Executive Attention was differentially correlated with emotional valence TUTs. However, only Attention Control was related to frequency of mind wandering with awareness. Intra-individual analyses indicated that negatively valenced TUTs and TUTs that occurred without awareness were associated with worse performance. Considering different dimensions of TUTs can provide a more complete picture of individual differences in mind wandering.

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进一步解读思维游离的个体差异：情绪情感和意识的作用

以往的研究已经证实了执行注意能力与思维游移倾向之间的联系，这些研究通常将思维报告归纳为与任务无关的思维（TUTs）这一单一类别。我们的研究表明，这些 TUTs 可以根据其内容的情绪价值加以区分。对 TUTs 的认识可能也是一个需要考虑的重要因素，但这方面的研究还很少。本研究从概念上复制并扩展了之前的工作，调查了执行注意力、情绪情感和对 TUTs 的认知之间的个体差异关系。潜变量模型表明，执行注意力与情绪价位 TUTs 存在不同程度的相关性。然而，只有注意力控制与意识游移频率相关。个体内分析表明，负情商的 TUT 和在没有意识到的情况下发生的 TUT 与较差的成绩有关。考虑 TUT 的不同维度可以更全面地反映思维游移的个体差异。

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Consciousness and Cognition PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL-

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4.30

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8.30%

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123

期刊介绍： Consciousness and Cognition: An International Journal provides a forum for a natural-science approach to the issues of consciousness, voluntary control, and self. The journal features empirical research (in the form of regular articles and short reports) and theoretical articles. Integrative theoretical and critical literature reviews, and tutorial reviews are also published. The journal aims to be both scientifically rigorous and open to novel contributions.