FTB (Free Time Boredom Scale)

 

Rate the following items from 1 to 5 according to the extent to which you agree.  A rating of "1" indicates that you strongly disagree and a rating of "5" indicates that you strongly agree.   *** Each item begins with the statement… “During my free time.”

 

                                                1 = STRONGLY DISAGREE

                                                5 = STRONGLY AGREE

During my free time…

 

1.    _____ I feel that my surroundings are dull and “blah”.                    

 

2.   _____  It seems like I am wasting my time.                                       

 

3.   _____  I tend to be busy with meaningless things.                            

 

4.   _____  I feel empty.                                                                          

 

5.   _____  There is too much repetition.  

                                               

6.   _____  I am without focus.                                                                

 

7.   _____  I feel bored to the point of “jumping out of my skin”.          

 

8.   _____  There is too much uncomfortable fluctuation.                      

 

9.   _____  The things I respond to are irritating.                                    

 

10.  _____  I feel as though I am dragging my feet.                               

 

11.  _____  My personal input is neglected.                                           

 

12.  _____  I respond to situations that are unimportant to me.             

 

13.  _____  I feel excited.                                                                       

 

14.  _____  I have a variety of places to go.                                     

 

15.  _____  My knowledge about other things is expanded.                  

 

16.  _____  I like the places I go to.                                                        

 

17.  _____  I usually have something to do.                                          

 

18.  _____  I am provided with many experiences.                                

 

19.  _____  I am satisfied with or interested in what I do.                       

 

20.  _____  New ideas are stimulated.                                                

 

21.  _____  I am able to be creative.                                                        

 

22.  _____  I want it to last longer.                                                          

 

23.  _____  I wish I had more of it.                                                         

 

24.  _____  I am pleased with its amount.                                      

 

25.  _____  The time flies.                                                                    

 

26.  _____  I feel that too much of it is on my hands.                                

 

27.  _____  I feel comfortable with its speed.                                      

 

28.  _____  It feels that time stands still.                                                

 

29.  _____  My physical abilities are challenged.                                  

 

30.  _____  I enjoy getting my body toned up.                                      

 

31.  _____  I do not use a lot of my physical skills.                                

 

32.  _____  I am physically energetic.                                                     

 

33. _____  I do things below my physical ability level.