EEG-based functional connectivity patterns during boredom in an educational context
摘要
Boredom is a common yet understudied emotional state that can adversely impact cognitive performance, motivation, and mental well-being. Gaining insight into its neural basis is crucial for developing strategies to manage or reduce its impact across various settings, including education contexts. The present study investigated brain functional connectivity during boredom in an educational context using electroencephalography (EEG). It was hypothesized that the brain exhibits distinct connections during the experience of boredom. Eighty-four healthy adults (mean age = 26.90 ± 5.29 years) were asked to watch two educational videos designed to induce boredom or neutral states while their EEG signals were captured. Functional connectivity matrices were constructed using coherence in traditional EEG frequency bands. Clustering coefficient