The study looked at how people make work choices and found that when individuals focus only on each decision separately without considering the bigger picture, it can lead to significant changes in their willingness to work. This narrow focus, called narrow bracketing, can affect decision-making by up to 28%. The researchers conducted an experiment and discovered that broadening the scope of decision-making is simple and can improve outcomes. They also found that men and women may experience work-related discomfort differently, but both genders tend to narrow their focus when making work choices.