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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Future Studies

Background:

  • Understanding long-term societal perspectives is crucial for policy and planning.
  • Existing psychological tools may not fully capture intergenerational outlooks.
  • The concept of Generational Time Perspective (GTP) offers a novel framework for future-oriented cognition and affect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Generational Time Perspective Questionnaire (GTPQ).
  • To establish the psychometric properties of the GTPQ.
  • To explore the construct validity of GTP by examining its relationships with other temporality-related measures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Generational Time Perspective Questionnaire (GTPQ) based on a defined concept of GTP.
  • Application of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to determine the questionnaire's structure.
  • Assessment of the reliability and convergent validity of the GTPQ dimensions.

Main Results:

  • The GTPQ exhibits a robust two-factor structure: cognitive representation of future generations and negative emotions regarding future challenges.
  • Reliability analyses indicate satisfactory internal consistency for the questionnaire's dimensions.
  • The GTPQ demonstrates significant correlations with established measures of individual temporality, supporting its construct validity.

Conclusions:

  • The Generational Time Perspective Questionnaire (GTPQ) is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring an individual's cognitive-affective orientation towards future generations.
  • The GTPQ provides a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners interested in intergenerational attitudes and long-term societal concerns.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering both cognitive and emotional dimensions when assessing future perspectives.