Sadistic behavior increases with boredom

Feeling bored can be a factor in setting off sadistic behavior is finding of a study conducted by a team of researchers at Aarhus University. The researchers have published their findings in a paper in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

While sadistic behaviour (i.e., harming others for pleasure) is well-documented, past empirical research is nearly silent regarding the psychological factors behind it.
The researchers tried to close this gap by suggesting that boredom plays a crucial role in the emergence of sadistic tendencies.
Across 9 diverse studies, the researchers have provided correlational and experimental evidence for a link between boredom and sadism.

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[Mssister]

I think it is the other way around. Sadistic people act out more when they are bored.

[MrHornet]

Sorry ur voice is unbearable to listen hahaha.