Objective: To examine the influence of boredom proneness on impulsive buying, and the
role of materialistic values and impulsivity. Methods: 271 college students were recruited to complete a
scale package including Boredom Proneness Scale, Impulsive Purchase Scale, Materialism Value Scale
and Barratt Impulsivity Scale. Results: Boredom proneness, impulsive buying, materialistic values and
impulsivity were significantly and positively correlated; mediation effect analysis showed that materialistic
values and impulsivity had a significant mediation effect between boredom proneness and impulsive
buying. Conclusion: Boredom proneness positively predicts impulsive buying, and materialistic values
and impulsiveness play a mediating role. This study can be applied for enhancing shopping well-being and
advocating rational consumption.