Is boredom proneness associated with introspectiveness?

Authors
Gana, K Deletang, B Metais, L
Citation
K. Gana et al., Is boredom proneness associated with introspectiveness?, SOC BEH PER, 28(5), 2000, pp. 499-504
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY
ISSN journal
03012212 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
499 - 504
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-2212(2000)28:5<499:IBPAWI>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The relationship between boredom proneness and introspectiveness among a sa mple of French adults (N = 154) was investigated. The results indicated tha t highly boredom-prone individuals are also prone to increased introspectiv eness. Also, highly self-focused personality is related to poor external, b ut not internal, stimulation.