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Sex differences in boredom proneness.

Everton G McIntosh1

  • 1Department of Psychology and Counseling, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, P.O. Box 1657, Normal, AL 35762, USA.

Psychological Reports
|August 29, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Men report higher levels of boredom proneness than women. This study investigated sex differences in boredom proneness using the Boredom Proneness Scale in 146 undergraduates.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Individual Differences

Background:

  • Boredom proneness is a personality trait linked to various psychological outcomes.
  • Understanding potential sex differences in this trait is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if significant sex differences exist in self-reported boredom proneness.
  • To compare boredom proneness scores between male and female undergraduate students.

Main Methods:

  • 146 undergraduate students (66 men, 80 women) participated.
  • Participants completed the validated Boredom Proneness Scale.
  • An independent samples t-test was used for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant difference in mean boredom proneness scores was found between sexes.
  • Men reported significantly higher scores on the Boredom Proneness Scale compared to women.

Conclusions:

  • Sex is a significant factor influencing boredom proneness in this undergraduate sample.
  • Further research should explore the underlying reasons for this observed sex difference in boredom proneness.

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