Sex Differences in Boredom Proneness

Sex Differences in Boredom Proneness

To identify sex differences in boredom proneness, 146 undergraduates (66 men and 80 women) were asked to complete the Boredom Proneness Scale. An independent groups t test indicated a statistically significant mean difference in boredom proneness as men scored significantly higher than women.

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychological reports 2006-06, Vol.98 (3), p.625-626
1. Verfasser: McIntosh, Everton G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Affect
Boredom
Female
Humans
Male
Sex Factors
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Zusammenfassung:To identify sex differences in boredom proneness, 146 undergraduates (66 men and 80 women) were asked to complete the Boredom Proneness Scale. An independent groups t test indicated a statistically significant mean difference in boredom proneness as men scored significantly higher than women.
ISSN:0033-2941
1558-691X
DOI:10.2466/pr0.98.3.625-626