Mind Wandering as a Result of Failed Self-regulation: An Examination of Novel Antecedents

Mind Wandering as a Result of Failed Self-regulation: An Examination of Novel Antecedents

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Main Author: Etherton, Kent
Language:English
Published: Wright State University / OhioLINK 2021
Subjects:
Psychology
mind wandering
self regulation
self-regulatory mechanisms
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1629138067893793
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-wright16291380678937932021-08-19T05:10:33Z Mind Wandering as a Result of Failed Self-regulation: An Examination of Novel Antecedents Etherton, Kent Psychology mind wandering self regulation self-regulatory mechanisms The purpose of this study was to examine the role of self-regulatory mechanisms when predicting mind wandering. I collected data from a sample of undergraduate psychology students (N = 168) and full-time workers (N = 660). The hypothesized model did not produce acceptable fit. However, through alternative model testing, I discovered a well-fitting model of self-regulatory predictors of mind wandering. These results contributed to the literature by providing evidence that motivational mechanisms significantly predict mind wandering in both student and work contexts and raise issues relating to 1) the uni- versus multi-dimensionality of approach and avoid-motivational temperaments, 2) distinctions between goal level, goal commitment, and other motivational variables, and 3) the need to integrate motivational mechanisms and predictors into existing models of mind wandering. 2021-08-18 English text Wright State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1629138067893793 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1629138067893793 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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mind wandering
self regulation
self-regulatory mechanisms
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mind wandering
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self-regulatory mechanisms
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Mind Wandering as a Result of Failed Self-regulation: An Examination of Novel Antecedents
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