APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Autoregressive Dynamics of Trait-State Mind-Wandering and Boredom
- Alexandra Lapteva
UniDistance, Suisse - Maximilian Haas
UniDistance, Suisse - Corinna Martarelli
UniDistance, Suisse
Abstract
Mind-wandering and boredom fluctuate within individuals yet also reflect stable dispositions. In an ecological momentary assessment study with 102 adults, we investigated within-person variability over 30 days including an autoregressive component and tested if and how momentary states of mind-wandering and boredom are predicted by participants’ trait tendencies.