The Relationship between Self-Regulation and Time Perspective in Students

This study investigated the relationship of self-regulation with time perspective. 383 students (177 boys, 206 girls) completed the Self-regulation Inventory (SRI-25; Ibanez, Ruiperez, Moya, Marques & Ortet, 2005) and Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI-25; Zimbardo & Bond, 2011). Results showed significant negative correlation between controllability with negative past, hedonistic and fatalistic present (r = -.37, r = -.24, r = -.30), significant positive correlation of well-being seeking with future time perspective (r = .48), and significant positive correlation of controllability with future time perspective (r = .24). Therefore, individuals with a higher level of self-regulation have more positive time perspective.