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Correlational analyses were performed with the data compiled from the quantitative interviews, and grounded theory strategies were used to analyze our qualitative data. The two analyses were integrated at the stage of interpretation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Boredom was described as a profound and pervasive experience for homeless persons, imposing deleterious impacts on mental well-being and driving substance use. A strong positive correlation between meaningful activity and mental well-being ( r\n                      <jats:sub>s<\/jats:sub>\n                      = .767, p &lt;. 01) and a strong negative correlation between boredom and belonging in one\u2019s community ( r\n                      <jats:sub>s<\/jats:sub>\n                      = \u2013.771, p &lt; .01) were identified.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Boredom is a critical topic of study for occupational therapy in the area of homelessness. 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