Generative and Time Perspective in the Early and Middle Adulthood

The study examined the relationship of generative and temporal perspectives in the early and middle adulthood (25–32 and 35–40 years). Th e study involved 82 respondents (35 men, 47 women). It was found that the frequency and orientation of generative actions is associated with indicators of time perspective. It is shown that the formation of generativity can infl uence the characteristics of the different time perspective, depending on age and gender characteristics. Levels of diff erence in generative manifestations depending on age and gender factors have been identified.

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