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Aware of the Future? Adaptation and refinement of the Futures Consciousness Scale

Lalot, Fanny, Ahvenharju, Sanna, Minkkinen, Matti (2021) Aware of the Future? Adaptation and refinement of the Futures Consciousness Scale. Psychological Test Adaptation and Development, 2 (1). pp. 102-110. ISSN 2698-1866. (doi:10.1027/2698-1866/a000014) (KAR id:99281)

Abstract

Introduction: Futures consciousness (FC) refers to the capacity that a person has for understanding, anticipating, and preparing for the future. A psychometric instrument, the FC scale, was recently developed to measure FC as an interindividual difference. However, this initial scale suffered from some shortcomings due to a few underperforming items. Objectives: In this paper, we present and validate the revised FC scale, which aims to address these shortcomings. Methods and Results: Data from a representative sample of N = 1,684 British participants demonstrated good psychometric properties of the revised scale (and better than the original) as well as good predictive validity. Specifically, individuals' scores were positively related to self-reported future-oriented behavior, such as engagement in civic collective action and general engagement in politics. The five-dimensional structure of the scale was also replicated. Conclusion: The revised FC scale proves a reliable tool that can be used by both researchers and practitioners.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1027/2698-1866/a000014
Uncontrolled keywords: Futures Consciousness; psychometrics
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Funders: University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56)
SWORD Depositor: JISC Publications Router
Depositing User: JISC Publications Router
Date Deposited: 04 Jan 2023 16:12 UTC
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024 13:04 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/99281 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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