Psychology

Bored by bothering? A cost-value approach to pandemic boredom

C. S. Martarelli, W. Wolff, et al.

This fascinating research by Corinna S. Martarelli, Wanja Wolff, and Maik Bieleke reveals an intriguing paradox: higher adherence to COVID-19 containment measures can lead to increased boredom. However, the study also uncovers that greater perceived value and lower effort can significantly diminish this boredom. Dive into the insights from a large-scale study involving over 1500 participants that explores the dynamics of compliance and boredom during challenging times.