BPS
Boredom Proneness Scale (BPS)
The Boredom Proneness Scale (BPS) is a self-report tool used to measure an individual's propensity to experience boredom in a variety of situations. It assesses the level of chronic boredom, which can be associated with various psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety. The scale is often used in research and clinical practice to better understand the sources and consequences of boredom in adults.
- Number of questions
- 28 questions
- Estimated duration
- 8 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Boredom Proneness Scale
- Target audience
- Adults (18+)
- Authors
- Richard Farmer, Norman D. Sundberg (1986)
- Category
- Depression, Anxiety
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a Likert-type scale (from 1 to 7), then the scores are summed to give a total score. A high score indicates a strong propensity for boredom. Interpretation is based on percentiles or on comparison with the mean of reference populations.
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