Time perspective, as measured with the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory
(ZTPI), has been empirically linked to many behaviors including health behaviors, time
spent with family and friends, and career decisions. This dissertation research builds on
investigations of time perspective by testing hypotheses about the relationship between
each of ZimbardoâÂÂs five time perspectives with residual time allocation, recreation
experience preferences, and health and life satisfaction. Using a short questionnaire and
time diary data, the relationship between how individuals frame time in the present, past,
or future and how they allocate their discretionary time is described. Findings provide
the foundation for continued study of the relationship of time perspective and recreation.
Next, the relationship between an individualâÂÂs time perspective and the benefits they
seek from recreation are identified. Using results from a selfadministered
mail
questionnaire, hypotheses about the benefits sought by adults with different time
perspectives are tested. Finally, results from the mail questionnaire are again used to test
hypotheses about the relationship between time perspective, physical health,
psychological health and life satisfaction. Findings provide information about the impact of different time perspectives on individual wellness and happiness. Moreover,
results provide a tool for targeting adults in need of leisure education. In summary, this
study provides a starting point for the use of time perspective in leisure research. Much
replication, extension and application research will be required to extend findings from
current results using student and general population samples.
The dissertation is organized in four sections. An introductory section presents
the theoretical orientation for research. The second, third, and fourth sections explicate
the relationship of ZimbardoâÂÂs five time perspectives with residual time allocation,
benefits sought from recreation, and health and life satisfaction.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:tamu.edu/oai:repository.tamu.edu:1969.1/4397 |
| Date | 30 October 2006 |
| Creators | Shores, Kindal Alayne |
| Contributors | Scott, David |
| Publisher | Texas A&M University |
| Source Sets | Texas A and M University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Book, Thesis, Electronic Dissertation, text |
| Format | 1225417 bytes, electronic, application/pdf, born digital |
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