The phenomenon of “rawdogging” a flight involves avoiding all stimulation during the journey – including food and water – to instead stare at the flight map. In other words, they are about being very bored for a long time.
Studies shows that boredom can be bad for health and is linked to, among other things, depression and addiction. At the same time also shows research that periods of being bored can lead to increased creativity and innovation.
Researcher: Negative thoughts may arise
Also, boredom can be good for reflecting on uncomfortable things that can otherwise be avoided with stimulation.
That’s what Nanna Gillberg says, who does research on social media and the impact of digital environments on people at the University of Gothenburg.
– You can come into contact with thoughts that you might not think are so funny. At the same time, there are perhaps thoughts that need to come to the surface sometimes, she says.
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