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Subjective time experience in an intergenerational sample
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1981
Summary
Subjective time experience varies by age and gender. Men experience time more slowly than women, and chronological age impacts women's time perception more significantly.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Subjective time experience (STE) is a key aspect of psychological aging.
- Individual differences in STE are significant, with variations in perceived age versus chronological age.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of chronological age and gender on subjective time experience.
- To analyze how subjective age relates to chronological age across the adult lifespan.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 294 adult men and women participated.
- Subjective time experience was calculated as the difference between subjective age and chronological age (SA - CA).
Main Results:
- Subjective time experience varied widely, with individuals reporting 'retarded' (SA < CA) or 'advanced' (SA > CA) time perception.
- Males exhibited more 'retarded' STE than females across all ages.
- Age-related differences in STE patterns differed between sexes.
Conclusions:
- Chronological age significantly influences transitions in subjective time experience.
- Chronological age plays a more pronounced role in the STE of women compared to men.