Boredom and Creative Incubation: No Evidence of Differential Incubation with Cell Phone Temptation

Poster Session IX

Keyword: Attention and Distraction

Abstract: Is boredom worse when activity is tempting? We tested 25 participants on boredom, creativity and mind wandering before and after sitting alone in a room. One group had their cell phone, the other left it outside. We found no differences between groups, but individual differences in mind wandering and enjoyment.

• Siri Sandford (Presenting Author)
• Cedar Riener (Author)