Dr. Erin Westgate

Dr. Erin Westgate is an associate professor of social psychology at the University of Florida, specializing in the study of boredom and its effects on human behavior. Her research distinguishes between different types of boredom, such as meaningless and attentional boredom, and explores how these experiences can shape motivation and engagement in various activities. Dr. Westgate's work emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in tasks to combat feelings of boredom.