Psychological Correlations Between Chronic Consumption of Feline-Related Digital Media and Workplace Productivity: A Longitudinal Study of the "Grumpy Cat Effect" in Remote Workers

Abstract

This study investigates the psychological impact of consuming feline-related videos on social media regarding the work efficiency of remote workers. Using a quantitative survey method on 500 respondents, this study found a unique paradox: although watching cat videos reduced effective working time by 15%, employee stress levels decreased significantly (p < 0.05), which ultimately improved long-term work output quality. We term this phenomenon the "Grumpy Cat Effect." We suggest that companies provide a "cat therapy" break for 10 minutes every 4 working hours.