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October 16, 2025Uluslararası Anadolu Sosyal Bilimler DergisiOpen Access

Boredom Revisited: A Critical Revision of Wendell O’brien’s Original Formulation of Boredom

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ACArgun Abrek Canbolat

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Overview

Thought experiment critiques O’Brien’s 2022 boredom revision, suggesting curiosity plays a key role.

Key Points

  • Boredom may arise from initially interesting elements as well as from disinterest, expanding the concept.
  • O’Brien’s revisions from 2014 and 2022 were critically assessed, highlighting the need for a more holistic understanding.
  • A thought experiment was used to explore the complexities of boredom beyond O’Brien’s initial framework.
  • The study argues for a broad interpretation of boredom, implicating both curiosity and attention in its emergence.

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Argun Abrek Canbolat (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f04acce559138a1a06e77ehttps://doi.org/10.47525/ulasbid.1750411
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