Development and validation of the multidimensional state boredom scale

SA Fahlman, KB Mercer-Lynn, DB Flora…�- …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
SA Fahlman, KB Mercer-Lynn, DB Flora, JD Eastwood
Assessment, 2013journals.sagepub.com
This article describes the development and validation of the Multidimensional State
Boredom Scale (MSBS)—the first and only full-scale measure of state boredom. It was
developed based on a theoretically and empirically grounded definition of boredom. A five-
factor structure of the scale (Disengagement, High Arousal, Low Arousal, Inattention, and
Time Perception) was supported by exploratory factor analyses and confirmatory factor
analyses of two independent samples. Furthermore, all subscales were significantly related�…
This article describes the development and validation of the Multidimensional State Boredom Scale (MSBS)—the first and only full-scale measure of state boredom. It was developed based on a theoretically and empirically grounded definition of boredom. A five-factor structure of the scale (Disengagement, High Arousal, Low Arousal, Inattention, and Time Perception) was supported by exploratory factor analyses and confirmatory factor analyses of two independent samples. Furthermore, all subscales were significantly related to a single, second-order factor. The MSBS factor structure was shown to be invariant across gender. MSBS scores were significantly correlated with measures of trait boredom, depression, anxiety, anger, inattention, impulsivity, neuroticism, life satisfaction, and purpose in life. Finally, MSBS scores distinguished between participants who were experimentally manipulated into a state of boredom and those who were not, above and beyond measures of trait boredom, negative affect, and depression.
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