Table 7.
Meta-analysis: Effect of mind-wandering on behavioral outcomes (reading comprehension).
| Experiment | Effect size (r) | Sample size (n) | Significance (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment 1 | −0.495 | 23 | 0.016 |
| Experiment 2a | −0.400 | 26 | 0.043 |
| Experiment 2b | −0.407 | 56 | 0.002 |
| Experiment 2c, part 1 | −0.463 | 38 | 0.003 |
| Experiment 2c, part 2 | −0.357 | 37 | 0.030 |
| Experiment 3a | −0.400 | 26 | 0.043 |
| Sample weighted average effect size | −0.416 | 206 |