The Eye Mind Wander database: A resource for exploring the relationship between eye movements and task-unrelated thought
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Task-unrelated thought has been shown to have a negative relationship with learning outcomes, which is problematic given that it occurs up to 27% of the time in educational contexts. Previous research has used gaze behavior to develop detectors of task unrelated thought to mitigate its negative effects. However, this research is hindered due to factors such as the cost of eye trackers and collecting data from a diverse population. We introduce the Eye Mind Wander database, a repository of studies that examine the relationship between eye movements and task-unrelated thought. The database provides researchers with a resource for data analyses and model development that they themselves may not be able to acquire by themselves. Example analyses with the database were performed demonstrate how it can be used to further research.
Source: EdArXiv (OSF Preprints)
Language: English
Topic: Mind wandering and attention
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7208836580