Browsing Theses by Subject "Boredom"
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Establishing the Construct of Boredom as Distinct From Apathy, Anhedonia and Depression
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-28)Boredom is a common human experience that has received little attention in the literature. To date, researchers have been unable to agree on a unified theory and definition of the construct. The present study investigated ... -
An Exploration of the Correlates and Causes of Boredom
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-19)Boredom has been defined as self-regulatory signal which tells us that whatever we are currently doing is failing to keep us engaged, pushing us to seek out more satisfying alternatives. It is a negatively valenced experience ... -
Exploring the Relationship between Self-Regulation and Boredom
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-26)The following two studies examined the relationship between various aspects of self-regulation, boredom proneness and the experience of boredom. Prior research on trait boredom has demonstrated that it is often related to ...