On the Function of Boredom
Boredom is frequently considered inconsequential and has received relatively little research attention. We argue that boredom has important implications for human functioning, based on emotion theory and empirical evidence. Specifically, we argue that boredom motivates pursuit of new goals when the...
Main Authors: | Heather C. Lench, Shane W. Bench |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-08-01
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Series: | Behavioral Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/3/3/459 |
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