Exploring the Role of Time Perspective in Leisure Choices

Purpose In the context of workforce aging, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating role of occupational future time perspective (OFTP) in the relationship between work–family enrichment (WF-E) and two well-being outcomes (i.e. work engagement and emotional exhaustion). In addition, the moderating role of age on the relationship between WF-E and OFTP, and consequently, on the indirect effects of WF-E on work engagement and emotional exhaustion through OFTP, will be examined. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional survey research (n=263) was conducted in a public sector company in Belgium. Structural equation modeling and bootstrap analyses were performed to investigate the hypothesized relationships. Findings The dimension “remaining opportunities” of OFTP mediated the positive relationship between WFE and work engagement, and the negative relationship between WFE and emotional exhaustion. Chronological age moderated the positive relationship between WFE and the dimension “remaining time” of OFTP, with stronger effects among older workers. Research limitations/implications This research has confirmed that OFTP is influenced by WFE and that WFE matters, especially for older workers. Future research should continue to study the effects of the work–family interface on older workers. Practical implications Age management practices should take WFE into consideration when managing an aging workforce. In particular, older workers may benefit from WFE to increase their perception of remaining opportunities at work, which, in turn, increase well-being. Originality/value This study contributes evidence for the role of personal resources (i.e. remaining opportunities) in the relationship between WF-E and well-being at work.

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Does Feeling Empathy Lead to Compassion Fatigue or Compassion Satisfaction? The Role of Time Perspective

The Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1080/00223980.2018.1495170 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 152 (8) ◽

pp. 630-645 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Eric M. Hansen ◽

Jakob Håkansson Eklund ◽

Anna Hallén ◽

Carmen Stockman Bjurhager ◽

Emil Norrström ◽

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Keyword(s):

Compassion Fatigue ◽

Time Perspective ◽

Compassion Satisfaction

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Future Time Perspective

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000194 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 163-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Hsiao-Wen Liao ◽

Laura L. Carstensen

Keyword(s):

Time Perspective ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Time Perspective ◽

Subjective Time ◽

Future Time ◽

Socioemotional Selectivity ◽

Domain Specific ◽

Time Horizons ◽

Antecedents And Consequences

Abstract. The articles in the present volume enhance the understanding of the role of perceived time in human development. Together, they point to the multifaceted nature of perceived future time and the associations different aspects of time have with goals, preferences, and well-being. Specifically, the articles showcase antecedents and consequences of perceived time left in life, consider ways to optimize measurement of future time horizons, and advance novel questions about the neural correlates of domain-specific aspects of subjective time. Findings are considered within the framework of socioemotional selectivity theory. Future directions for research on time horizons are discussed.

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Age-inclusive HR practices and the thriving of older workers: the mediating role of occupational future time perspective

Career Development International ◽

10.1108/cdi-01-2021-0026 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Eduardo Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Surface Analysis ◽

Older Workers ◽

Time Perspective ◽

Future Time Perspective ◽

Future Time ◽

Content Type ◽

Hr Practices ◽

The Relationship ◽

Remaining Time

PurposeDrawing on social exchange theory and socio-emotional selectivity theory, this paper examines the role of occupational future time perspective (OFTP) in the relationship between age-inclusive HR practices (AIHRP) and the thriving of older workers.Design/methodology/approachA two-wave cross-sectional design was adopted with bootstrapped parallel multiple mediation analyses. In addition, polynomial regression with response surface analysis was used to examine the extent to which combinations of focus on opportunities and remaining time relate to thriving at work. Data were collected from 310 older workers working in 13 companies located in Portugal.FindingsAIHRP have direct effects on OFTP dimensions (i.e. focus on opportunities and remaining time), and indirect effects on the two thriving dimensions (i.e. learning and vitality) via focus on opportunities. The positive relationship between AIHRP and learning was mediated by remaining time, while no significant mediating effect on vitality through remaining time was found. Additionally, surface analysis showed that overall thriving and learning increase more sharply when focus on opportunities is higher than remaining time, rather than vice versa.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by showing the importance of personal resources like OFTP in the relationship between AIHRP and the thriving of older workers. It also provides further support for the distinctiveness of the two OFTP dimensions as remaining time was not linked to vitality, whereas focus on opportunities was linked to both thriving dimensions.

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Being Able to Survive and Thrive

The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty ◽

10.1093/oso/9780190213701.003.0002 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 25-46

Author(s):

David L. Blustein

Keyword(s):

Time Perspective ◽

Human Experience ◽

Financial Security ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

Entire Spectrum ◽

Boston College ◽

The World ◽

Work Volition ◽

Psychology Of Working

This chapter presents a comprehensive review of the ways in which the needs for survival and power intersect with working. Beginning with an overview of Maslow’s need hierarchy (which indicates the need for survival is fundamental to our existence) and the psychology-of-working framework, vignettes from the participants from the Boston College Working Project provide an in-depth perspective about the complex ways that striving for survival intersects with relationships, financial security, and thriving. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the role of time perspective and work volition in relation to the need to survive. The chapter makes clear that the drive for survival is an essential aspect of being alive in the world. Creating opportunities for people to meet this integral aspect of human experience, naturally, is a challenge that requires the best of our inner spirits and a commitment to nurturing the needs of the entire spectrum of people in our communities.

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Cultural attitudes to the aged: An Indian perspective

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v55i3.565 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 55 (3) ◽

pp. 3-5

Author(s):

P. Gounden ◽

T. Puckree

Keyword(s):

Time Perspective ◽

Extended Family ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cultural Practice ◽

Cultural Attitudes ◽

Indian Thought ◽

Care Workers ◽

Elderly Health ◽

Indian Perspective

Institutionalization of elderly Indians seems to have been increasing with the aging of the twentieth century. This paper looks at Indian thought and cultural practice with regard to the elderly in time perspective. Historically, although the main prescription to cultural practice and respect for the elderly came from the various Indian Scriptures, this was coloured by the specific needs of each society which changed when these societies were nomadic, settled farmers or were actively engaged in war. Later other factors like industrialization resulted in a breakdown of the extended family in which the father no matter how old or productive was the authority figure who demanded respect. This trend was also seen in published literature about the attitude of other nationalities towards their elderly. Health professionals have been grappling with the role of health care workers in achieving successful patients outcomes based on attitudes towards the elderly. More work needs to be done on this subject in this country.

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