Psychometric Properties of the Spontaneous and Deliberate Mind Wandering Scales
Marcusson-Clavertz, D., & Kjell, O. N. E. (2018). Psychometric Properties of the Spontaneous and Deliberate Mind Wandering Scales. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000470
@article{marcussonclavertz2018psychometric,
title = {{Psychometric Properties of the Spontaneous and Deliberate Mind Wandering Scales}},
author = {David Marcusson-Clavertz and Oscar N. E. Kjell},
year = {2018},
journal = {EJPA},
doi = {10.1027/1015-5759/a000470},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000470}
}
Abstract
Thinking about task-unrelated matters (mind wandering) relates to cognition and well-being. However, relations between mind wandering and other psychological variables may depend on whether it occurs spontaneously or deliberately. This study examines the psychometric properties of the Spontaneous and Deliberate Mind Wandering Scales (SDMWS), investigating stability, factor structure, and associations with traits such as openness and anxiety. Findings suggest favorable psychometric properties for the scales with implications for their use in assessing mind wandering tendencies and psychological correlates.
