Exploring Links Between Time Perspective and Academic Motivation among Filipino Undergraduates

Abstract

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 (R2 = .11, F(2,197) = 12.28, p < .000), extrinsic motivation introjected (R2 = .16, F(2,197) = 18.42, p < .000), and extrinsic motivation external (R2 = .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: R2 = .16, F(3,196) = 12.71, p < .000. Lastly, significant values of FTP and present-fatalistic time perspective also emerged as predictors of amotivation: R2 = .10, F(2,197) = 10.81, p < .000.