March 2023 PMID 36148478

Whatever will bore, will bore: The mere anticipation of boredom exacerbates its occurrence in lectures.

Katy Y Y Tam, Wijnand A P Van Tilburg, Christian S Chan

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Analysis shows strong agreement that anticipating boredom increases the likelihood of experiencing it, with posts discussing studies and awards like the Ig Nobel prize to emphasize the importance of the findings. The tone is enthusiastic yet analytical, highlighting the relevance for educators and students alike.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings as valid and relevant, supporting the idea that anticipation influences boredom.

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Posts show high interest, with several highlighting the significance of the study and referencing awards like the Ig Nobel prize.

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There is a consensus that understanding anticipation's role can influence educational practices, though mostly within academic and educational contexts.

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Anticipating a lecture to be boring can actually increase the level of boredom students experience during that lecture.
Three studies with undergraduate students showed a consistent relationship between expected boredom and actual boredom felt.
The findings suggest that the expectation of boredom influences learning experiences, highlighting the importance of affective forecasting in educational settings.

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RT @ParlCharlie: Note to self for the next time I plan a boring talk… from the British Journal of Educational Psychology: “Whatever will bo…

Oct 16, 2023 · 1 share · 936 followers View post →

(((Dan Graur))) ダン דן גראור

@DanGraur · X

The @IgNobel most relevant to educators, was one that dealt with boredom. It seems that the mere expectation that a lecture will be boring may be sufficient to exacerbate the subsequent occurrence of boredom. 3/3 https://t.co/FGM0AvgWH9

Oct 1, 2023 · 3,363 followers View post →

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41 https://t.co/OiKpRMWZC6

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@EranKaplinsky · X

Bravo! "Results converged to indicate that the mere expectation that a lecture will be boring may be sufficient to exacerbate its subsequent occurrence." A well deserved Ig Nobel prize winner! https://t.co/uAVqdQnOW8

Sep 19, 2023 · 1 like · 340 followers View post →

Patrik Scheinin

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@mniemivirta Sangen kiintoisa IG: EDUCATION PRIZE An Experience Sampling Study on the Impact of Teacher Boredom on Student Boredom and Motivation British Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 90, no. S1, June 2020, pp. 124-137. https://t.co/py24NZoFRi

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MARIA FERNANDEZ

@MARIAFET900 · X

RT @manas_adriana: Premio de educación: por el estudio metodológico del aburrimiento de profesores y estudiantes. https://t.co/qXiGFDDmkB…

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Late Train

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ומחקר המשך - האם הציפייה השיעור יהיה משעמם מגבירה את השיעמום בשיעור ? Whatever Will Bore, Will Bore: The Mere Anticipation of Boredom Exacerbates its Occurrence in Lectures,” #ignobel #איגובל #פידהורים https://t.co/o2AmFXSyZk

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פרס #איגנובל לחינוך: כמה שעמום של מורים שמעבירים את אותו חומר שוב ושוב משפיע על שעמום של תלמידים בשיעור Boredom Begets Boredom: An Experience Sampling Study on the Impact of Teacher Boredom on Student Boredom and Motivation,” https://t.co/o2AmFXSyZk

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RT @manas_adriana: Premio de educación: por el estudio metodológico del aburrimiento de profesores y estudiantes. https://t.co/qXiGFDDmkB…

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@leimond0316 · X

②退屈だろうと思って授業を受けると、予想以上に退屈さを感じる。退屈なものは何であれ、退屈するでしょう: 退屈が予想されるだけで、講義中の退屈がさらに悪化します。 2023 https://t.co/xWba9OfWmk

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Masanari Sakurai

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イグノーベル賞の、学生はなぜ授業を退屈と感じるか？の論文。授業を受ける前に退屈だと思った学生ほど授業を退屈に感じたという結果は、いわゆる予言の自己成就やね。 https://t.co/v4J4aDgw2q

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@lagulagu30 アブストラクトですが、これと https://t.co/uFvOuZO2Mt これ？ https://t.co/TEfAekrzbE

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 like · 354 followers View post →

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Praemeditatio taedii https://t.co/pjbsk8Ln8F

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論文はこちら。放送大学のアカウントでは閲覧できない論文だったので、図書館に文献複写を依頼しておいた。 https://t.co/RvqaKbRgwb https://t.co/UNBhpJwbZl

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原典は「Lecture」なので、「講義が退屈」という当たり前の主張のように見える・・・ https://t.co/lSH0cR4PZ1

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RT @ecua: 「退屈な授業」の研究にイグ・ノーベル賞　国際基督教大の心理学者ら：朝日新聞デジタル https://t.co/TnaXW33BMn 「論文はウェブサイト（ https://t.co/ct0p7MpX2g 、https://t.co/M9Tt5WjFma ）…

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Whatever will bore, will bore: The mere anticipation of boredom exacerbates its occurrence in lectures https://t.co/7nq2lzeXgz

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Whatever will bore, will bore: The mere anticipation of boredom exacerbates its occurrence in lectures.

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