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Mind Wandering and Executive Functions: an Investigation of Attentional Control in Academic Settings

Author(s) Ms. Rincy Prince, Ms. Yuvasri
Country India
Abstract Mind wandering is the distraction of attention from a primary task to internal thoughts. This common experience can hurt learning and academic performance. Executive functions, particularly attentional control, are essential for staying focused and managing task-related behavior. This study will look at the relationship between mind wandering, executive functions, and attentional control among college students. A sample consists of 150 undergraduate students who will be selected from different disciplines through purposive sampling. Data will be gathered using three standardized questionnaires: the Mind Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ; Mrazek et al., 2013), the Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI; Holst&Thorell,2018) and the Attentional Control Scale (ACS; Derryberry&Reed, 2002). Correlation and regression analyses will be conducted to explore how executive functioning and attentional control influence mind-wandering tendencies. We expect that more mind wandering will be connected to lower executive functioning and weaker attentional control. Additionally, the anticipated outcome suggests that attentional control will significantly predict levels of mind wandering. The findings are expected to help develop educational strategies to improve focus, reduce distractions, and boost academic performance among students.
Keywords Mind wandering, Executive functions, Attentional control, Academic performance.
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-08
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2443
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdwff
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