Irish scientists from the University of Limerick found that the character trait of gratitude reduces feelings of boredom. The study was published in the scientific journal magazine Motivation and Emotion (MAE).
Psychologists describe boredom as an unpleasant experience that results from the inability to engage in satisfying activities. It is associated with a feeling of lack of motivation, interest, or involvement in one’s environment.
Boredom is often associated with a feeling of meaninglessness and a variety of negative psychological effects such as depression, anxiety, or stress.
Gratitude, which acknowledges what is valuable and meaningful in life, can potentially alleviate feelings of boredom by shifting the focus from what is missing to what is present and positive, the scientists noted.
The team conducted a series of five experiments in which participants were surveyed about the role of gratitude and boredom in their lives.
The results showed a very strong negative relationship between gratitude and boredom. People who feel more grateful are less bored and find more meaning in life.
“Gratitude is a resource that can reduce boredom by increasing our sense of meaning in life, both situationally and globally. “The study supports growing evidence that sources of meaning may protect against boredom.”
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Source: Gazeta
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