Time orientation and health-related behaviour: Measurement in general population samples

Research on health behaviour and time orientation has been hindered by a lack of consensus about appropriate measurement. Study 1 assessed the reliability of the Consideration of Future Consequences Scale (CFC) and the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) in a general population sample (n = 30...

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Published in:Psychology & health Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 333 - 350
Main Authors: Crockett, Rachel A., Weinman, John, Hankins, Matthew, Marteau, Theresa
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Routledge 01.03.2009
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Diabetes Mellitus - diagnosis
diabetes screening
England
Female
Health Behavior
health-related behaviour
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Mass Screening
Middle Aged
Social Class
socioeconomic status
Surveys and Questionnaires - standards
Time Factors
time orientation
Young Adult
England
ISSN:0887-0446, 1476-8321, 1476-8321
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Summary:Research on health behaviour and time orientation has been hindered by a lack of consensus about appropriate measurement. Study 1 assessed the reliability of the Consideration of Future Consequences Scale (CFC) and the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) in a general population sample (n = 300). Although more reliable, the CFC was less readable. Study 2 assessed the validity of a shortened ZTPI, measuring future and present orientation, and the full CFC. The measures had good discrimination to distinguish interpersonal differences. Construct validity of present, but not future, orientation as measured by the ZTPI, was evidenced by its mediation of the association between socioeconomic status and expectations of participating in diabetes screening. The CFC mediated this relationship more weakly. Further investigation of present orientation in understanding health-related behaviour is warranted.
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ISSN:0887-0446
1476-8321
1476-8321
DOI:10.1080/08870440701813030