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Danilo Garcia1, Ali Al Nima2, Erik Lindskär2
1Blekinge Center of Competence, Blekinge County Council, Karlskrona, Sweden; Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Network for Empowerment and Well-Being, Sweden; Depeartment of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Data in Brief
|September 23, 2016
Summary
This study explored time perspective, life satisfaction, affect, and psychological well-being in 448 Swedes. Findings highlight the interconnectedness of temporal cognition and well-being, offering insights for mental health research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Understanding the interplay between an individual's perception of time and their overall psychological state is crucial for mental health research.
- Previous research indicates that temporal orientation can significantly influence life satisfaction and emotional experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between time perspective, temporal life satisfaction, affect, and psychological well-being.
- To provide Swedish versions of validated questionnaires for assessing these psychological constructs.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 448 Swedish participants using the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, Temporal Satisfaction with Life Scale, Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule, and Ryff׳s Scales of Psychological Well-Being.
- Expectation-Maximization Algorithm used for missing data imputation, validated by Little׳s Chi-Square test.
Main Results:
- The study operationalized time perspective and well-being variables using Swedish versions of established psychometric instruments.
- Missing data imputation using the Expectation-Maximization Algorithm was deemed suitable, as indicated by non-significant Little׳s Chi-Square tests for both men and women.
Conclusions:
- The dataset provides a valuable resource for researchers studying time perspective and psychological well-being in a Swedish context.
- The methodological approach ensures data integrity for future analyses on temporal cognition and well-being.
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