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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805850007 ISBN 13: 9780805850000

Publisher: Psychology Press, 2005

Synopsis

Understanding Behavior in the Context of Time reviews 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.

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Review:

"...this book is of interest in stimulating much thought, even in behaviorists."
―PsycCRITIQUES

"...it provides important contributions on time perspective across several domains."
―Jeffrey M. Conte, Ph.D.
San Diego State University

"...this is a worthwhile project covering an important area where there currently is a gap in the literature."
―Eugene W. Farber, Ph.D.
Emory University, School of Medicine

Synopsis:

Time perspective influences such varied outcomes as attitude change, health behavior, aggression, academic work, and social dilemmas. Understanding Behavior in the Context of Time reviews the classic and contemporary research on temporal orientation and brings together, for the first time, the disparate social behaviors influenced by time perspective. Organized into four sections - introduction, intrapersonal processes, group and interpersonal processes, and conclusion - each chapter includes theory, research, applications, and directions for future research to provide a thought provoking mix of ideas to stimulate 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. Intended for researchers interested in time perspective, social psychologists will find the chapters addressing attitudes, counterfactual thinking, terror management, cooperation, and aggression of interest; personality psychologists will be drawn to the many chapters that discuss the role of individual differences in time perspective; and the book's applied emphasis will appeal to health, environmental, and industrial/organizational psychologists. The book will also be a valuable addition to courses on temporal orientation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0805850007
• ISBN 13: 9780805850000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 376
• Editor: Strathman Alan, Joireman Jeff