Spontaneous mind wandering linked to heavier social smartphone use

Spontaneous mind wandering linked to heavier social smartphone use

New research published in Psychological Reports indicates that people who frequently experience spontaneous mind wandering also tend to be more preoccupied with the online world and use their smartphones more for social purposes. The findings suggest that this link is influenced by a mental tendency called online vigilance, and that mindfulness might weaken the connection. The authors of the new study wanted to better understand how smartphone u…