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The paradoxical effect of climate on time perspective considering resource accumulation
Gábor Orosz1, Philip G Zimbardo2, Beáta Boőthe1
1Institute of Psychology,Eötvös Loránd University,Budapest,Hungaryorosz.gabor@ppk.elte.hubothe.beata@ppk.elte.hutoth-kiraly.istvan@ppk.elte.huhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Orosz_Gaborhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Beata_Bothehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Istvan_Toth-Kiraly.
Abstract:
Considering purely climate, southern countries are less harsh and more predictable than northern countries. From a historical perspective, freezing winters resulting in fewer available resources contribute to the development of strong future orientation. The paradox is that future orientation contributes to accumulation of resources in the long run, making individuals' immediate living conditions less harsh, leading to slower life strategies.
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