The dynamic framework of mind wandering revisited: How mindful meta-awareness affects mental states' constraints.
Consciousness and cognition October 1, 2021 Shaghayegh Konjedi, Reza Maleeh 8 citations
The dynamic framework of mind wandering, which views it as a spontaneous thought phenomenon, is revised by adding the concept of mindful meta-awareness. This integration changes the framework in two key ways: meta-awareness alters how thoughts relate to constraints, so the original criteria for mind wandering no longer apply, and lucid dreaming can be seen as unguided thought that still relies on deliberate constraints. The modified framework may aid in treating mental disorders involving altered spontaneous thought, such as depression and nightmares.