Method of Induction Could Affect Emotional Outcomes: Comment on Markey, Chin, Vanepps, and Loewenstein (2014)

Markey, Chin, Vanepps, and Loewenstein (2014) demonstrated six methods for the induction of boredom. However, a clear and testable definition of boredom should be established prior to experimental manipulation of the construct. Defining boredom from a functional emotion perspective is one approach t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Perceptual and motor skills 2015-04, Vol.120 (2), p.556-559
Hauptverfasser: Bench, Shane W., Yaugher, Ashley C., Lench, Heather C.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Markey, Chin, Vanepps, and Loewenstein (2014) demonstrated six methods for the induction of boredom. However, a clear and testable definition of boredom should be established prior to experimental manipulation of the construct. Defining boredom from a functional emotion perspective is one approach that affords a definition separable from the outcomes associated with boredom and insight into which manipulations may effectively target the construct.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/27.PMS.120v19x4