Using television to alleviate boredom and stress: Selective exposure as a function of induced excitational states

Bryant, Jennings; Zillmann, Dolf

doi:10.1080/08838158409386511

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Using television to alleviate boredom and stress: Selective exposure as a function of induced excitational states

Published in Journal of Broadcasting • Jan 1, 1984

Authors:

Jennings Bryant

Dolf Zillmann

Abstract

Bored versus stressed subjects were provided with opportunities to watch television. Bored subjects more frequently selected exciting than relaxing programs, while stressed subjects selected similar quantities of each program type.

Subject

Boredom

Function (biology)

Psychology

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