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)
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1027/2698-1866/a000014 |
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 |
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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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