2017
DOI: 10.1177/0022167817705281
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On Boredom and Perceptions of Heroes: A Meaning-Regulation Approach to Heroism

Abstract: We propose that boredom, a state associated with a sense of meaninglessness, leads to a psychological search for meaning in life, which in turn elevates affirmation of heroes. This hypothesis builds on the notion that heroes function, in part, as sources of meaning in life.Using a correlational model, we found that boredom proneness predicted more positive perceptions of heroes via searches for meaning in one's own life. In addition, hero perceptions seemed to prevent boredom by offering a sense of meaning in … Show more

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“…enhancing (e.g., providing motivation, hope, inspiration, and morale), moral modeling (e.g., reminding people about the concept of good, values, and making the world better), and protecting (e.g., from danger, threats, and evil) (Kinsella et al, 2015b). Importantly, heroes provide psychological resources to individuals, particularly during times of threat (e.g., Coughlan, Igou, van Tilburg, Kinsella, & Ritchie, 2019;Kinsella et al, 2015b;Sullivan & Venter, 2005).…”
Section: The Psychological Influence Of Heroes: Focus On Personal Pmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…enhancing (e.g., providing motivation, hope, inspiration, and morale), moral modeling (e.g., reminding people about the concept of good, values, and making the world better), and protecting (e.g., from danger, threats, and evil) (Kinsella et al, 2015b). Importantly, heroes provide psychological resources to individuals, particularly during times of threat (e.g., Coughlan, Igou, van Tilburg, Kinsella, & Ritchie, 2019;Kinsella et al, 2015b;Sullivan & Venter, 2005).…”
Section: The Psychological Influence Of Heroes: Focus On Personal Pmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…State boredom has been linked to outcomes such as charitable intensions (Van Tilburg & Igou, ), creativity (Mann & Cadman, ), nostalgic reverie (Van Tilburg, Sedikides, & Wildschut, ), intergroup bias (Van Tilburg & Igou, ), and political polarization (Van Tilburg & Igou, ). Trait boredom shares some of these as correlates (e.g., political polarization) and is furthermore associated with variables such as hero admiration (Coughlan, Igou, Van Tilburg, Kinsella, & Ritchie, ), anger (Dahlen, Martin, Ragan, & Kuhlman, ), aggression (Van Tilburg, Igou, Maher, & Lennon, ), and various negative physical and mental health outcomes (Vodanovich, ). The reason for the existence of so many and such diverse correlates and consequences of boredom might be that boredom is a ‘multi‐motive’ emotion.…”
Section: Boredommentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Prior to the advent of "boredom" emerging as a common experience, "acedia" was the term to describe a state of meaninglessness, especially among monks and nuns and nobilities (Altschule, 1965;Svendsen, 2005). This terminological predecessor of boredom as well as boredom itself have been argued to be products of a lack of meaning (Fahlman et al, 2009; see also Coughlan, Igou, Van Tilburg, Kinsella, & Ritchie, 2017), but boredom in this regard was more akin to a general dissatisfaction than a moment-to-moment feeling.…”
Section: Boredom and Meaningmentioning
confidence: 99%