We examined whether a bidirectional, longitudinal relationship exists between future time
perspective (FTP), measured with the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, and any past 30 …

Background: Zimbardo and Boyd's1 time perspective, or the temporal framework individuals
use to process information, has been shown to predict health behaviors such as alcohol use …

Two studies examined whether those identified as having a more present time perspective
(PTP) are more likely to report using alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. In Study 1, across 2,627 …

Time perspective is conceptualized as a multidimensional construct that assesses
individuals' feelings and thoughts about the past, present, and future. The current study …

Researchers have seldom examined whether risk and protective factors are consistently
linked to substance use across historical time. Using nationally representative data collected …

Background: Heavy alcohol consumption is associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Levels of alcohol consumption among students and young people are particularly …

Previous research suggests that time perspective relates to health behavior; however,
researchers have frequently employed inconsistent operational definitions and have often …

This research tested the relation of time perspective to early-onset substance use (tobacco,
alcohol, and marijuana) with a sample of 454 elementary school students with a mean age …

College student drinking is a major public health concern and can result in a range of
negative consequences, from acute health risks to decreased academic performance and …

Time perspective is an individual difference variable which assesses the extent to which
orientation to the past, present and future affects current behaviors. The present study …