Daily dynamics of the temporal orientations of mind wandering: chronotype matters!

ABSTRACT: Theoretical accounts link mind wandering with attentional and executive processes, both of which exhibit time-of-day fluctuations influenced by chronotype. While previous studies have proposed increased mind wandering at nonpreferred times of the day, these findings come from methodologically limited designs. Using ecological momentary assessment (EMA), we revisited this hypothesis and examined how mind wandering is associated with time of day and chronotype, hypothesizing that mind wandering would be more likely to occur during nonpreferred times of the day. Additionally, we took an exploratory approach and investigated previously unexplored daily fluctuations in temporal orientations of mind wandering in different chronotypes. A total of 152 participants were involved in an EMA, renderin

SUBMITTER: Likar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12476140 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature