Future Time Perspective and Motivation

Willy Lens; Rachel Seginer

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24098-1

Future Time Perspective and Motivation

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In this article we discuss future time perspective (FTP) and future orientation (FO) as two cognitive-motivational conceptualizations of future thinking. We first delineate each conceptualization and conclude by highlighting some of its commonalities and differences. We then summarize research on the motivational antecedents and consequences of FTP and FO. Finally we relate our research to three issues: Why is it that not all future thinking prompt behavior? Does culture (as well as other aspects of the social milieu) matter? How can our research findings be implemented to improve individuals' prospects?.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	561-566
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24098-1
State	Published - 26 Mar 2015

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Keywords

Academic achievement
Achieved identity
Autonomous motivation
Controlled motivation
Delay of gratification
Future life domain
Future orientation
Future thinking
Future time perspective
Goal setting
Motivation
Perceived instrumentality
Psychological distance
Resilience

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General Social Sciences

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