Time perspective, mindfulness, and psychological symptoms: psychometric properties of the Turkish short Zimbardo time perspective inventory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our perspective on time constitutes a fundamental aspect of psychological functioning, making the assessment of time perspective critically important. This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the 18-item Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory - Short Form (ZTPI-Short), which includes the "Future Negative" subscale, and to explore the relationship between mindfulness and time perspective.

Methods

A descriptive, cross-sectional online survey was conducted, and participants were reached through a convenience sampling procedure. A total of 367 participants were included in the analysis. The factor structure of the inventory was evaluated through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and explorat

SUBMITTER: Turkel NN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706902 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature