This brief synthesizes current findings on the many aspects of chronic student boredom its
relationship with negative academic emotional and health outcomes and what professionals can
do to best address it. Citing the complexity of this common student emotion the author
spotlights boredom susceptibility during the critical K-12 years. The brief analyzes cognitive
and emotional attributes of boredom and identifies emotional skills that can be strengthened to
counteract it. In addition the volume features strategies for educators and school counselors
to reduce boredom both internally and in class. This stimulating volume: Argues that boredom
shouldn't be ignored or dismissed as a passing phase. Examines various types of boredom as well
as gender and cultural differences. Explores boredom in the contexts of anxiety and depression
and in non-school situations. Provides theory on causes of boredom in students. Details how
student self-regulation motivation and engagement can be improved. Describes specific roles
teachers and mental health professionals can play in controlling boredom. Boredom in the
Classroom is an essential resource for researchers scientist-practitioners clinicians and
graduate students in the fields of child and school psychology educational psychology social
work and related disciplines.
