Overview
- 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.