It is safe to say that the life of a modern person is diverse and full of the most exciting events.
The development of the Internet allows you to always be in touch and provides access to entertainment resources, but the number of bored people has increased.
Research shows that the average number of bored people has almost doubled between 2009 and 2020, Communications Psychology reports. What's the reason?
The cause of the growing boredom is believed to be technological progress, or more specifically, access to social networks and video platforms.
That is, instead of driving away boredom, a person only intensifies it when he immerses himself in the contents of his smartphone.
And the more a person tries to drive away boredom, the more prone he becomes to it, scientists have found.
What is the threat?
If boredom becomes chronic, it can threaten the development of depression and anxiety.
In children it can be associated with low academic performance, and in adults with decreased performance.
It can lead to alcohol abuse, as well as the development of other bad habits and addictions.
A person is unable to formulate goals and desires; he does not understand what can make him happy.
According to experts, this condition indicates internal conflicts and a lack of internal resources to combat boredom.
