On Boredom and Perceptions of Heroes: A Meaning-Regulation Approach to Heroism
We propose that boredom, a state associated with a sense of meaninglessness, leads to a psychological search for meaning in life, which, in turn, elevates affirmation of heroes. This hypothesis builds on the notion that heroes function, in part, as sources of meaning in life. Using a correlational m...
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| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications Inc.
2019
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