Psychology suggests adults who feel uneasy around clutter may be reacting to cognitive overload, not judging cleanliness
New research suggests that cluttered spaces can lead to mental exhaustion and stress, not just due to a lack of tidiness, but because of increased cognitive load. Scientists found that visual noise from clutter competes for attention, impacting well-being and the sense of 'psychological home'. Individual differences in attention and sensory processing play a key role in how people tolerate mess, with some experiencing significant distress.
New research suggests that cluttered spaces can lead to mental exhaustion and stress, not just due to a lack of tidiness, but because of increased cognitive load. Scientists found that visual noise from clutter competes for attention, impacting well-being and the sense of 'psychological home'. Individual differences in attention and sensory processing play a key role in how people tolerate mess, with some experiencing significant distress.
