Browsing Psychology by Author "Britton, Emily"

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Boredom and Motivation: From Anxious Uncertainty and Low Approach Motivation to Low Self-Control

Britton, Emily (University of Waterloo, 2018-08-30)

Across two studies, this research investigated trait (Study 1 and 2) and state (Study 2) level variation in anxious uncertainty and approach motivation as motivational substrates of boredom. It further tested a series of ...
Our adventures make me feel secure: Novel activities boost relationship satisfaction through felt security

Cortes, Kassandra; Britton, Emily; Holmes, John G.; Scholer, Abigail A. (Elsevier, 2020-07)

Past research has established the relational benefits of engaging in novel tasks with a romantic partner. However, little empirical evidence exists for the mechanisms responsible. The current research examined growth ...