Track: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Abstract

This research study focuses on determining the boredom and work engagement of the students in the online class setting. Boredom is a prevalent emotion of becoming uninterested in any activity. It is a common emotion for everyone and significantly affects the work engagement of the students in an online class. The researchers gathered data from 200 students from different universities. Student boredom was measured using the Utrecht Boredom Scale, which contains eight items capturing boredom's affective, cognitive, and behavioral manifestations. On the other hand, work engagement is measured using a 3-item version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, which contains items measuring vigor, dedication, and absorption. The association between boredom and variables of work engagement is analyzed using the Pearson correlation test. Results revealed that students who felt bored during online learning displayed a low level of vigor and absorption. In contrast, students who showed a high level of vigor said a higher level of absorption and dedication during online learning. The result opens an opportunity to make the learning system in online classes better because it is more susceptible to boredom that lessens the work engagement of the students.