Shutdown Science: Furloughed Workers Feel the Burden of Boredom
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 18:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Government employees sent home by the ongoing government shutdown are dealing with boredom as the shutdown drags into its second week. The emotion, linked with depression, anxiety and impulsive behavior, is often overlooked and remains somewhat mysterious
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