What Makes the Time Tradeoff Tick? A Sociopsychological Explanation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A theoretical interpretation of factors influencing time tradeoff (TTO) scores is lacking. In this conceptual study, we use a sociopsychological theory, terror management theory (TMT), to explain how death thoughts may play a role in the TTO method. TMT describes how respondents suppress death thoughts by invoking psychological defenses, such as self-esteem, and by bolstering cultural values.

Research question

What is the relation between TMT and TTO scores?

Methods

A framework is developed to link TMT to TTO scores. Predictions of the framework pertain to the directionality of relations between characteristics (e.g., being religious) affecting TTO scores. These predictions are then tested against the findings in the literature.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Stalmeier PFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542326 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature