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Exploring Links Between Time Perspective and Academic Motivation among Filipino Undergraduates

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The Psychology of Asian Learners

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This study delved into the relationship between temporal perspectives (i.e., past-positive, past-negative, present hedonistic, present-fatalistic, and future time perspective) and motivational types (i.e., intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation) among 200 Filipino undergraduates of a private catholic university. Correlation results support Western studies and further shows future time perspective (FTP) and past-positive time perspective as significant predictors of intrinsic motivation toward achievement (R 2 = .11, F(2,197) = 12.28, p < .000), extrinsic motivation introjected (R 2 = .16, F(2,197) = 18.42, p < .000), and extrinsic motivation external (R 2 = .10, F(2,197) = 10.78, p < .000). Findings also show FTP, past-positive time perspective, and present-fatalistic perspectives as predictors of extrinsic motivation identified: R 2 = .16, F(3,196) = 12.71, p < .000. Lastly, significant values of FTP and present-fatalistic time perspective also emerged as predictors of amotivation: R 2 = .10, F(2,197) = 10.81, p < .000.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines

    Ruby D. Ilustrisimo MSc

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    Ronnel B. King

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    Allan B. I. Bernardo

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Ilustrisimo, R.D. (2016). Exploring Links Between Time Perspective and Academic Motivation among Filipino Undergraduates. In: King, R., Bernardo, A. (eds) The Psychology of Asian Learners. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-576-1_18

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