![]() ![]() Therefore, the antidote is to add stimulation and increase the number of daily satisfying activities. The data suggest that low-stimulation environments and lack of control over the situation generate boredom. In light of our current situation and the need to lessen the deleterious effects of boredom, what can we do? Chin et al., propose that a “sense of agency” or control over one’s situation counteracts boredom. The COVID-19 pandemic is beyond our control given the many uncertainties attendant to stemming the spread of the virus and finding a successful vaccine. Boredom grows when we lack control and feel trapped in a low-stimulation (monotonous) situation (Bench & Lench, 2019 Chin et al., 2017). Low stimulation due to lockdowns and interpersonal distancing may enhance the negative emotions associated with boredom-like worry about one’s health and that of friends and family, financial problems, the lack of a clear end in sight of the pandemic with a return to normalcy, reports of peaks in infection, and lack of an effective vaccine. Chin et al., found that boredom was associated with negative emotions and predictive of loneliness, anger, sadness, and worry. Negative emotions are associated with boredom. ![]() Perhaps young people-more than older age individuals-may be particularly susceptible to boredom in such low stimulation environments. COVID-19 precautionary measures have led to reductions in access to leisure activities (for example, sporting events) and social distancing that greatly limits social get-togethers. Chin et al., found that boredom was prevalent among young people, males, the unmarried, and those in lower-income groups, but did not differ across racial groups.
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