The Mediating Role of Creativity in the Relationship between Family Communication Patterns and Boredom in Female Adolescents

Boredom is one of the most commonly experienced emotions during the adolescent years. Highly bored adolescents were shown to avoid schoolwork, and reduced attention, self-regulation, and motivation. An important characteristic of boredom is that it can be triggered by family environment. Although the relationship between Family Communication Patterns and boredom has been examined, there are few studies on underling mechanisms of this relationship. Therefore, the aim of present study was to investigate the mediating role of creativity in the relationship between Family Communication Patterns and boredom. In this descriptive- correlational study a total of 400 female high school students from the school of the 3th district of Tehran in the academic year of 2018-2019 were selected via cluster sampling. Data were collected using Multidimensional State Boredom Scale (Fahlman et al, 2013), Family Comminication Patterns Questionnaire (Fitzpatrick & Ritchie, 1974) and Abedi Creativity Questionnaire (Abadi, 1372). To analyze the data descriptive statistics, Pierson Correlation and path analysis were conducted. The results showed that direct effect of the family conversation orientation on the boredom was significantly negative, And direct effect of the Family conformity orientation and boredom were significantly positive. Also, results showed that mediating role of creativity in the relationship between Family Communication Patterns and boredom was significant. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that family communication patterns and creativity are important factor affecting adolescents’ boredom. Therefore, improving family communication and enhancing creativity can be a good way to support adolescent against everyday life problems and prevention boredom.