Momentary purpose
1 paper4 findings
- 1 lab
- Humans1
Outcomes
4Memory lapses
no changein humans1
1 study
Memory lapses
no changein humans1
Momentary purpose has no effect on memory lapses in humans.
“and unrelated to memory lapses”
Humans60% femalesn = 2,577
Preprint25 Jun 2026
Concentration lapses
downin humans1
1 study
Concentration lapses
downin humans1
Momentary purpose decreases concentration lapses in humans (OR=.94, 95% CI=.92, .96, p<.001).
“Momentary purpose was associated with fewer lapses in concentration (OR=.94, 95% CI=.92, .96, p<.001)”
Humans60% femalesn = 2,577
Preprint25 Jun 2026
Reaction time on executive function task
upin humans1
1 study
Reaction time on executive function task
upin humans1
Momentary purpose improves reaction time on executive function task in humans (b=-.11, SE=.04, p=.011).
“executive function (b=-.11, SE=.04, p=.011)”
Humans60% femalesn = 2,577
Preprint25 Jun 2026
Reaction time on attention task
upin humans1
1 study
Reaction time on attention task
upin humans1
Momentary purpose improves reaction time on attention task in humans (b=-.06, SE=.01, p<.001).
“performed faster on momentary measures of attention (b=-.06, SE=.01, p<.001)”
Humans60% femalesn = 2,577
Preprint25 Jun 2026
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1 in 12 monthsPreprint
Momentary purpose and cognitive function in everyday life: Evidence from the Purpose and Engagement in Everyday Life study
Preprint: cohort study of 2,577 peoplePopulations