Future Time Orientation (FTO)

Gjesme, T. (1975). Slope of gradients for performance as a function of achievement motive, goal distance in time, and future time orientation. The Journal of Psychology, 91(1), 143-160.


Table of Contents

Description

History of Use

References

Description:

Purpose
The FTO was designed to assess the extent to which individuals are oriented to and affected by the future.
Questions
6 items using 4-point ratings (0 = is not at all true of me to 3 = is very true of me)
Sub-scales
N/A
Domain

Psychometrics

Sample items
  • I have been thinking a lot about what I am going to do in the future.
  • I am not so very much concerned about things a little bit ahead of time. (reverse scored)

References:

Scale:
Gjesme, T. (1975). Slope of gradients for performance as a function of achievement motive, goal distance in time, and future time orientation. The Journal of Psychology, 91(1), 143-160.

Selected References:
Bjorgvinsson, T., & Wilde, G. J. S. (1996). Risky health and safety habits related to perceived value of the future. Safety Science, 22(1-3), 27-33. doi: 10.1016/0925-7535(96)00003-3
Uses:

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