Time Perspective and Life Satisfaction in Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Wirth Maria, Wettstein Markus, Rothermund Klaus
Primary Institution: Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Hypothesis
How changes in four facets of time perspective are related to changes in life satisfaction and whether these associations are moderated by chronological age.
Conclusion
Higher concreteness and lower obsolescence in time perspective are associated with greater life satisfaction across adulthood.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals with higher concreteness reported higher life satisfaction.
- Lower obsolescence in time perspective is linked to greater well-being.
- The study included a diverse age range from 30 to 80 years.
Takeaway
As people get older, how they think about time can affect how happy they feel, and focusing on the present can help.
Methodology
Longitudinal multilevel regressions using data from three measurement occasions over 10 years.
Limitations
Previous studies mostly investigated only one dimension of time perspective and did not include younger and/or middle-aged adults.
Participant Demographics
Age-diverse sample comprising participants aged 30 to 80 years.
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