Research Design Connection: Change is Good!
Research conducted by Smith and O’Brien and published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletinindicates that we get a psychological boost from breaking our established patterns of behavior – which has implications for building flexible use into design, for example. A recent press release from Ohio State reports that, “If you are not enjoying your favorite things as much as you used to, new research suggests a way to break through the boredom: Try the same old things in new ways. Researchers found that people found new enjoyment in popcorn, videos – even water – when they consumed them in unconventional ways…This phenomenon may explain such things as the popularity of ‘pitch black’ restaurants that serve diners in the dark.” A press release issued by Ohio State and discussing these research findings concludes with the recommendation that “if you’re sick of your sofa, try putting it in another room rather …
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