Time Perspective – TP has a determinant infl uence on human behavior and cognitions.
Hence, it’s also a powerful predictor of several functional and dysfunctional behaviors (Zimbardo &
Boyd, 1999). Still, depending on the nature of the studied construct, different facets of TP should
be considered. The objective of this study is to clarify the predictor power of TP in 4 constructs
related to well-being. The sample is composed of 143 Portuguese College students, with ages between
17 and 54 years old. Through a series of Multiple Regression Analyses (Stepwise Method) TP
appears as a moderate and signifi cant predictor of: Satisfaction with Life (Adj. R2 = .165, p < .001);
Interpersonal Relations (Adj. R2 = .067, p < .01); Psychological Well-Being (Adj. R2 = .207, p < .001)
and Emotional Balance (Adj. R2 = .115, p < .001). These results highlight the role that TP has in the
prediction of an adaptive psychological functioning.