Muireann K. O'Dea, Eric R. Igou, Wijnand A. P. van Tilburg, Elaine L. Kinsella
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Abstract
Possessing high meaning in life can prevent boredom. Recent evidence suggests that awe may increase meaning in life via vastness vis-à-vis the self (feeling connected to something bigger than the self) or decrease it through self-diminishment (feeling insignificant). Accordingly, we proposed and tested in four studies (N = 1173) that awe relates to boredom via these two competing pathways. We consistently found a negative indirect effect of awe on boredom via vastness vis-à-vis the self and meaning in life (Studies 1–3). This effect remained for threat-based awe (Study 3) and even after controlling for co-occurring emotions (Studies 2b and 3). The evidence for a positive indirect effect of awe on boredom via self-diminishment and meaning in life was present, albeit to a lesser extent. This research highlights the intricate relationship between awe and boredom, suggesting that awe can impact boredom through opposing effects on meaning in life.
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Topics covered include, among others, intergroup relations, group processes, social cognition, attitudes, social influence and persuasion, self and identity, verbal and nonverbal communication, language and thought, affect and emotion, embodied and situated cognition and individual differences of social-psychological relevance. Together with original research articles, the European Journal of Social Psychology"s innovative and inclusive style is reflected in the variety of articles published: Research Article: Original articles that provide a significant contribution to the understanding of social phenomena, up to a maximum of 12,000 words in length.
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