Research on Time Perspective:Concept Development and Theoretical Models

Recent researches about time perspective both in China and around the world are summarized in the paper.As to the concept,time perspective is defined in an integrative and multiple-dimension way.As to the theory,foreign researchers proposed five-factor(past negative,present hedonistic,future,past positive,present fatalistic) model of time perspective,balanced time perspective and transcendental-future time perspective.Some psychologists in China examined time perspective,past time perspective and future time perspective systematically and provided theoretical models.Finally,future research trends are proposed from three points.