The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Time Perspective in Students

This study investigated the relationship of self-efficacy with time perspective. 391 students (140 boys, 251 girls) completed the Self-efficacy Scale (SES-28; Sheerer et al., 1982), and the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI-25; Zimbardo & Bond, 2011).). Results showed significant positive correlation between self-efficacy with future time perspective. The results also revealed significant negative correlation of self-efficacy with present fatalistic and negative past time perspective, and significant negative correlation of self-efficacy with present fatalistic and negative past time perspective. Based on the results, it can be concluded that individuals with a higher level of self-efficacy have more positive time perspective.