Ego Depletion Reconsidered: Task Boredom Confounds Control Group Performance and Leads to Greater Depletion

We examined ego depletion using Bayesian analysis with 74 Chinese students. Results showed no evidence for traditional depletion (BF = 0.107) but weak support for reverse effects (BF = 0.634). Boredom was monitored, revealing its role as a confound. Findings highlight the need for refined designs to reassess ego depletion.