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

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posted on 2023-06-07, 15:07 authored by Rachel A. Crockett, John Weinman, Matthew Hankins, Theresa Marteau
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 (n¼300). 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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  • Published

Journal

Psychology and Health

ISSN

0887-0446

Publisher

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Issue

3

Volume

24

Page range

333-350

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  • Primary Care and Public Health Publications

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This is an electronic version of an article published in "Psychology and Health " is available online at: www.tandfonline.com with the open URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08870440701813030#tabModule

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Legacy Posted Date

2009-06-24

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