Differences in Daily Involuntary Autobiographical Memory between Boredom Proneness and Depressive Symptoms

We examined the phenomenology of involuntary autobiographical memories (IAMs) in relation to boredom proneness and depressive symptoms using a 10-day diary method (N=169, M_age=22). Results revealed distinct IAMs triggers, rehearsal frequency, self-centrality, and emotion regulation strategies, offering empirical evidence to differentiate boredom and depression, with implications for clinical assessment.