The Effect of Boredom on College Students’ Meaning in Life: A Longitudinal Mediation Model
Abstract
:1. Introduction
1.1. Boredom and Effects
1.2. Two Dimensions of Meaning in Life
1.3. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Resources
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Sample and Procedures
2.2. Measures
2.2.1. Multidimensional State Boredom Scale (MSBS)
2.2.2. Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MILQ)
2.2.3. Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI)
2.2.4. Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS)
2.3. Data Analysis
3. Results
3.1. Descriptive Statistics and Correlation Analysis
3.2. Mediation Model
3.2.1. Measurement Model
3.2.2. Structural Model
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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M | SD | T1 SB | T2 SS | T2 CF | T2 SFM | |
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T1 SB | 3.06 | 0.90 | ||||
T2 SS | 5.13 | 1.06 | −0.34 ** | |||
T2 CF | 3.58 | 0.52 | −0.38 *** | 0.53 *** | ||
T2 SFM | 4.90 | 1.04 | −0.01 | 0.31 *** | 0.33 *** | |
T2 POM | 4.51 | 1.03 | −0.36 *** | 0.35 ** | 0.53 *** | 0.09 * |
Path | β | 95% CI |
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T1 SB→T2 SS→T2 POM | −0.03 | [−0.07 0.01] |
T1 SB→T2 SS→T2 SFM | −0.13 *** | [−0.21 −0.07] |
T1 SB→T2 CF→T2 POM | −0.31 *** | [−0.45 −0.22] |
T1 SB→T2 CF→T2 SFM | −0.23 ** | [−0.40 −0.12] |
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Li, X.; Jia, X. The Effect of Boredom on College Students’ Meaning in Life: A Longitudinal Mediation Model. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 12255. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912255
Li X, Jia X. The Effect of Boredom on College Students’ Meaning in Life: A Longitudinal Mediation Model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(19):12255. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912255
Chicago/Turabian StyleLi, Xushan, and Xiaoming Jia. 2022. "The Effect of Boredom on College Students’ Meaning in Life: A Longitudinal Mediation Model" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 19: 12255. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912255