Goofing off
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Goofing offis an American slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected. Common obligations neglected in the course of goofing off include schoolwork, paid employment, social courtesies and the expectations of new relations. Goofing off atschoolis considered to be a regularbehaviourin the Western world, which is engaged in by all students at one time or another.[1]
When goofing off occurs within the classroom, teachers can resolve the matter quickly by direct confrontation.[2]Employersmay usewagepremiumsto discourage goofing off by theiremployees,although it is suggested that the effects of suchincentivescausesagingto have a negative effect uponearningssooner than would be otherwise expected.[3]Goofing off has been shown to improve work or study in the right environments, and can relieve stress.[4][5]It may be a form of creativity and experimentation, providing useful learning experiences and discoveries.[6]
Some research has indicated thatwomentend to feel moreguiltthanmenabout taking time for themselves and so use breaks to become more organized.[7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Robert Everhart (Spring 1982),"The Nature of" Goofing Off "among Junior High School Adolescents",Adolescence,17(65): 177–88
- ^John P. Fields,Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution: From "Goofing Off" to Violence in the Classroom(PDF)[permanent dead link]
- ^Kenneth V. Greene (October 1979), "Goofing off, Aging and Earnings",Southern Economic Journal,46(2), Southern Economic Association: 623–627,doi:10.2307/1057434,JSTOR1057434
- ^Evans, Lisa (October 16, 2012)."3 Ways Goofing Off at Work Can Make Your Company More Innovative".Entrepreneur.
- ^Rodriguez, Rachel (29 March 2013)."Goofing off on company time? Go for it".CNN.
- ^Lara Honos-Webb (2005),The Gift of ADHD,Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, p. 105,ISBN1-57224-389-9
- ^Cynthia R. Shuster (2001),"Take Five:" Simplify(PDF),Ohio State University, archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2010-05-10
- ^C., Scott, James (1990).Arts of resistance: hidden transcript of subordinate groups.Yale University Press.OCLC29348167.
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External links
[edit]- Goofing OffArchived2007-10-18 at theWayback Machine;by Paul Roberts; Psychology Today; Jul/Aug 1995.
- GPS Devices Catch Workers Goofing Off;NPR; 16 Nov 2007.
- Goofing Off In The Computer Age: Some Employers Crack Down On Use Of Company Computers;by Patrik Jonsson; CBS News; 18 Mar 2005.
- More Time on Task, Less Goofing Off;by Fred Jones, Ph.D; Education World; 18 Aug 2003.
- Home Office: Need Help Goofing Off? Dopey videos, weird pictures, and giant bugsArchived2008-02-13 at theWayback Machine.By Steve Bass; PC World; 29 Dec 2004.
