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Ion Milea1,2, Roxana A I Cardoş2,3, Daniel David2,3,4
1Doctoral School 'Evidence Based Psychological Assessment and Interventions', Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
|December 16, 2020
Summary
This study explored the cognitive map of trait boredom using the rational emotive behaviour therapy model. Findings highlight the role of frustration tolerance and global evaluations in boredom and its links to anxiety and depression.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Trait boredom is linked to internalizing and externalizing issues.
- Existing research lacks a detailed cognitive map of boredom.
- This study applies the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) model to boredom.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the organization of rational and irrational evaluative cognitions in boredom.
- Examine the association between boredom, depression, and anxiety symptoms.
- Map the cognitive processes underlying trait boredom.
Main Methods:
- 233 participants (84% women) completed online questionnaires.
- Assessed evaluative cognitions, trait boredom, anxiety, and depression.
- Employed multiple mediation models using SPSS PROCESS.
Main Results:
- REBT models were partially supported, showing cognitive hierarchies.
- Low frustration tolerance (LFT) and global evaluations (GE) significantly impacted boredom.
- Boredom proneness positively correlated with negative emotions like anxiety and depression.
Conclusions:
- Findings support REBT's cognitive hierarchy and rationality distinctions.
- This is the first cognitive map of boredom, emphasizing (L)FT.
- Global evaluations suggest self-blame or external blame in boredom.
- Boredom's links to anxiety and depression warrant further investigation.
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