Factors predicting future time orientation for romantic relationships with the opposite sex

Oner B.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, vol.135, no.4, pp.430-438, 2001 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 135 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00223980109603709
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.430-438
  • Keywords: eagerness to break up, experienced jealousy, future time orientation, relationship commitment, relationship satisfaction, RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION, PERSPECTIVE, COUPLES
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The author examines the possible connection of predictors of future time orientation to romantic relationships with the opposite sex using the Future Time Orientation in Romantic Relationships Scale (FTORR; B. Oner, 2000b). The variables suggested as correlates with FTORR scores in B. Oner's (2000a) study were subjected to regression analysis. The results indicated that relationship satisfaction and an eagerness to break up negative relationships were negatively related to FTORR scores, whereas being a woman, experiencing jealousy, and the degree of selectivity in choosing a dating partner were positively related to FTORR scores. Caution and relationship commitment both predicted FTORR scores through the mediating effect of relationship satisfaction. The author discusses the implications of the findings.