What this boredom state questionnaire msbs measures
This boredom state questionnaire msbs estimates self-reported boredom state in-the-moment patterns patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into present dullness, restless body, clock drag, escape pulls. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your boredom state index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed boredom state in-the-moment patterns on this screener.
Present dullness
How often boredom present dullness state patterns fit you.
Restless body
How often boredom restless body state patterns fit you.
Clock drag
How often boredom clock drag state patterns fit you.
Escape pulls
How often boredom escape pull state patterns fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the boredom state questionnaire msbs
Complete 22 items to receive your boredom state index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your boredom state index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Boredom State | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed boredom state in-the-moment patterns patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Boredom State | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong boredom state in-the-moment patterns signals across domains |
| Higher Boredom State | 66 to 100 | Frequent boredom state in-the-moment patterns signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report boredom state questionnaire msbs patterns on this screener
- A boredom state index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Boredom state index and sibling screeners
This boredom state questionnaire msbs screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: present dullness, restless body, clock drag, escape pulls. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the personality & psychology hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Boredom proneness scale BPS | Trait proneness rather than state boredom right now |
| Bored quiz | Coping habits rather than MSBS state framing |
Boredom State Questionnaire MSBS FAQ
What does this boredom state questionnaire msbs measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a boredom state index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
Reviewed by
