New Study Reveals Mental Effort's Unpleasant Impact Across Various Tasks

Research highlights the widespread negative feelings associated with cognitive exertion, regardless of task type or population.

Participants in the study reported higher levels of frustration, irritation, and stress with increased mental effort.
The meta-analysis included data from 170 studies involving over 4,500 people across 29 countries.
Even enjoyable activities like virtual reality games and sports practice were found to be mentally taxing.
The study suggests that rewards and support can mitigate the negative effects of mental exertion.
Findings indicate cultural differences, with Asian populations experiencing slightly less unpleasantness from mental effort.