The kids are bored: Trait boredom in early childhood and links to self-regulation, coping strategies, and parent–child interactions

Anderson, Alana J.; Perone, Sammy

doi:10.1016/j.jecp.2024.105919

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jecp.2024.105919

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The kids are bored: Trait boredom in early childhood and links to self-regulation, coping strategies, and parent–child interactions

Alana J. Anderson,

Sammy Perone

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How Did We Get So Bored? A Bioecological Model of the Development of Boredom

Anderson,

Perone

2024

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Boredom is a negative emotion that most people experience on occasion. However, boredom is also present on a trait level. People high in trait boredom experience boredom more frequently or have difficulty tolerating it. Individuals high in trait boredom are more likely to experience depression or anxiety or engage in risk behaviors. Little is known about the development of trait boredom. We propose a bioecological model of the development of trait boredom in which it originates from early individual differences in temperament and executive control. Trait boredom is shaped over time through interactions between the child and their developmental context, such as parents, teachers, and neighborhoods. Boredom can also spur creativity. Capitalizing on the creative side of boredom may help promote low levels of trait boredom and healthy coping. We provide a roadmap to study the development of trait boredom to advance our understanding of how it emerges and develops.

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How Did We Get So Bored? A Bioecological Model of the Development of Boredom

Anderson,

Perone

2024

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The kids are bored: Trait boredom in early childhood and links to self-regulation, coping strategies, and parent–child interactions

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How Did We Get So Bored? A Bioecological Model of the Development of Boredom

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