TEMPORAL DIMENSIONS AND SOCIAL PROBLEM SOLVING
TEMPORAL DIMENSIONS AND SOCIAL PROBLEM SOLVING
Author(s): Gabriel Roşeanu Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Keywords: time perspective; perceived control personal over personal time; social problems; problem orientation; problem solving skills
Summary/Abstract: In this study we were primarily interested in identifying the extent to which time perspective and perceived control over personal time contributed to the way individuals solve their social problems. The research sample was composed of 160 participants from different educational and socioeconomic levels. For the assessment of the variables involved we used the following instruments: Time Perspective Inventory, Perceived Control over Personal Time (subscale derived from the Time Management Inventory), Social Problem Inventory and Survey of Life Experiences (14 items that address social problems). Our results revealed that the problem orientation component of social problem solving is an important factor for the individual’s responsibility in the occurrence of social problems. This factor was shown to be highly influenced by the interaction of three temporal dimensions: (a) negative view of the past; (b) future orientation; and (c) perceived control over personal time.
Journal: International Journal of Education and Psychology in the Community (IJEPC)
- Issue Year: II/2012
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 79-92
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
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