When boredom strikes, many find themselves reaching for their smartphones for a video fix. However, swiping through online videos to stave off boredom may leave you feeling even less satisfied, according to new research from the American Psychological Association.
“While people fast forward or skip videos to avoid boredom, paradoxically, this behavior actually makes them feel more bored,” lead author Katy Tam, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Toronto, told The Epoch Times.
