Understanding Behavior in the Context of Time : Theory, Research, and Application

by Strathman, Alan; Joireman, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780805850000
• ISBN10: 0805850007
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-06-02
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

Understanding Behavior in the Context of Timereviews the research on temporal orientation and brings together the disparate social behaviors influenced by time perspective. Organized into four sections, each chapter includes theory, research, applications, and directions for future research. Some chapters outline novel theoretical approaches that help to expand and/or integrate existing theories. The second part focuses on individual level processes and reviews the conceptualization, measurement, and lifespan development of time orientation; the outcomes associated with various time orientations; and how temporal factors influence attitudes and persuasion. Part three explores the role of time within interpersonal and group level processes as applied to such areas as close relationships, group cooperation, aggression, organizational behavior, pro-environmental behavior, and cultural issues. This book will be of interest to social and personality psychologists, and the book's applied emphasis will appeal to health, environmental, and industrial psychologists.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
List of Contributors	xv
I. Introduction
1 A Brief History of Time (Research)	3	(8)
Alan Strathman and Jeff Joireman
II. Intrapersonal-Level Processes
2 Time Orientation Measurement: A Conceptual Approach	11	(20)
Teren P. Lasane and Deborah A. O'Donnell
3 Thinking About and Acting Upon the Future: Development of Future Orientation Across the Life Span	31	(28)
Jari-Erik Nurmi
4 Time and Terror: Managing Temporal Consciousness and the Awareness of Mortality	59	(26)
Clay Routledge and Jamie Arndt
5 Time Perspective, Health, and Risk Taking	85	(24)
John N. Boyd and Philip G. Zimbardo
6 Time Orientation and Economic Decision Making	109	(16)
Michael S. Finke
7 Future Orientation and Anxiety	125	(18)
Zbigniew Zaleski
8 Personal Goals and Time Travel: How Are Future Places Visited, and Is It Worth It?	143	(22)
Kennon Sheldon aid Maarten Varisteenkiste
9 Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Counterfactual Thinking and Beyond	165	(22)
Lawrence J. Sanna, Seth E. Carter and Edward Burkley
10 Attitudes Over Time: Attitude Judgment and Change	187	(20)
Rick D. Brown and Dolores Albarracin
III. Groups and Interpersonal-Level Processes
11 The Dimension of Time in Interdependence Theory	207	(18)
Aria C. Rumble
12 Temporal Factors in Social Dilemma Choice Behavior Integrating Interdependence and Evolutionary Perspectives	225	(18)
Craig D. Parks and Donelle C. Posey
13 Considering the Future Consequences of Aggressive Acts: Established and Potential Effects in the Context of the General Aggression Model	243	(28)
Kathryn B. Anderson and Mark D. Wood
14 Future Focus and Depth in Organizations	271	(18)
Allen C. Bluedorni
15 Environmental Problems as Social Dilemmas: The Temporal Dimension	289	(16)
Jeff Joireman
16 Any Time Is Trinidad Time! Cultural Variations in the Value and Function of Time	305	(22)
James Jones and William T Brown
IV. Conclusion
17 Further Study of Behavior in the Context of Time	327	(6)
Jeff Joirenian and Alan Strathman
Author Index	333	(14)
Subject Index	347