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Age-Related Differences on Mind Wandering While Using Technology: A Proposal for an Experimental Study

In: Information Systems and Neuroscience

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  • Anna Zeuge

    (University of Siegen)

  • Frederike Marie Oschinsky

    (University of Siegen)

  • Michael Klesel

    (University of Twente)

  • Caroline Reßing

    (University of Siegen)

  • Bjoern Niehaves

    (University of Siegen)

Abstract

Mind wandering (MW) is a mental activity in which our thoughts drift away and turn into internal notions and feelings. Research suggests that individuals spend up to one half of their waking hours thinking about task-unrelated things. Being the opposite of goal-directed thinking, empirical evidence suggests that MW can forester creativity and problem solving. However, and despite growing efforts to understand the role of MW in technology-related settings, the role of individual differences remains unclear. We address this gap by proposing a research model that seeks to shed further light on age-related differences in MW while using different types of technology (i.e., hedonic and utilitarian systems). Thereby, we provide a point of departure for further research on how individual characteristics influence MW while using technology.

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  • Anna Zeuge & Frederike Marie Oschinsky & Michael Klesel & Caroline Reßing & Bjoern Niehaves, 2022. "Age-Related Differences on Mind Wandering While Using Technology: A Proposal for an Experimental Study," Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organization, in: Fred D. Davis & René Riedl & Jan vom Brocke & Pierre-Majorique Léger & Adriane B. Randolph & Gernot (ed.), Information Systems and Neuroscience, pages 319-327, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lnichp:978-3-031-13064-9_32
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13064-9_32
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