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Alice Clifford

The Otherwise Hidden Attribute Of Boredom

IN FILE - Anti-Instagram social media paste up street art on 29th June 2021 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This graffiti is a social comment by an unknown street artist about the perceived negative affects that social media can have on humans. A recent study reveals a similar impact and highlights the advantages of boredom. PHOTO BY MIKE KEMP/GETTY IMAGES

Social media could keep users from benefiting from the profoundly creative benefits of boredom, new research reveals Its addictive nature has the capacity to squander time and resources that could be used to discover new hobbies and acquire new skills.

Succumbing to profound boredom could open doors to more creative and meaningful activity. However, instead of allowing boredom to take over, people often turn to social media to escape the feeling of superficial boredom.

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