Abstract
In this paper the influence of effects over time on comfort and discomfort are studied. The principle of the the sweetness of discomfort at the beginning and the pleasure towards of the end is studied. An unpleasant
experience could make a person more aware of the comfort in the next event: the sweetness of discomfort. In this paper literature has been found that supports this phenomenon.
Also, near the end of an event the expectation of what will happen could influence the comfort or discomfort. The hypothesis is that a situation with discomfort could result in less discomfort near the end due to the fact that the participant becomes aware of the fact that the situation will end soon. A secondary analysis of six studies where comfort in time is studied showed some support for the hypothesis. Three studies show a reduction in discomfort near the end, the others were difficult to interpret. Further research is needed to affirm the hypothesis.
experience could make a person more aware of the comfort in the next event: the sweetness of discomfort. In this paper literature has been found that supports this phenomenon.
Also, near the end of an event the expectation of what will happen could influence the comfort or discomfort. The hypothesis is that a situation with discomfort could result in less discomfort near the end due to the fact that the participant becomes aware of the fact that the situation will end soon. A secondary analysis of six studies where comfort in time is studied showed some support for the hypothesis. Three studies show a reduction in discomfort near the end, the others were difficult to interpret. Further research is needed to affirm the hypothesis.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 1st International Comfort Congress |
Place of Publication | Salerno, Italy |
Number of pages | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | 1st International Comfort Congress - Salerno, Italy Duration: 7 Jun 2017 → 8 Jun 2017 |
Conference
Conference | 1st International Comfort Congress |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Salerno |
Period | 7/06/17 → 8/06/17 |
Keywords
- Comfort
- Time
- Sweetness of discomfort
- Experience