Balanced Time Perspective and Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of “Temporal Negative Affect”

Chen, Tao; Liu, Lu Lu; Cui, Jian; Qin, Xiujuan; Shi, Hailong; Irish, Muireann

doi:10.1007/s10902-020-00330-9

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“…In summary, our ndings offer preliminary evidence to suggest sex differences in the maintenance of a balanced time perspective can be linked to underlying differences in brain structure. Future research is now required to build on these ndings to determine the functional implications of differences in time perspective in terms of subjective wellbeing in males versus females (T. Chen et al, 2020;Zhang et al, 2013). Moreover, given the correlational nature of our study, longitudinal approaches incorporating multiple time points across the lifespan are warranted to determine the precise origin of sex differences in the neural correlates of time perspective.…”

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Sex Differences in Brain Structure Account for the Sexual Distinction on Balanced Time Perspective

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Sex differences in behaviour and cognition have been widely observed, however, little is known about such differences in maintaining a balanced time perspective or their potential underlying neural substrates. To answer the above questions, two studies were conducted. In Study 1, time perspective was assessed in 1,913 college students, including 771 males and 1,092 females, and demonstrated that females had a significantly more balanced time perspective than males. In Study 2, 58 males and 47 females underwent assessment of time perspective and structural brain imaging. Voxel-based morphometry analysis and cortical thickness analysis were used to analyse the structural imaging data. Results showed that compared with males, females demonstrated a more balanced time perspective, which primarily related to lower grey matter volume in left precuneus, right cerebellum, right putamen and left supplementary motor area. Analysis of cortical thickness failed to reveal any significant sex differences. Furthermore, the sex difference in grey matter volume of left precuneus, right cerebellum, right putamen and left supplementary motor area could account for the difference in balanced time perspective between males and females. The findings deepen our understanding of sex differences in human cognition and their potential neural signature, and may inform tailored interventions to support a balanced time perspective in daily life.

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Sex Differences in Brain Structure Account for the Sexual Distinction on Balanced Time Perspective

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“…Increased cerebellar–medial prefrontal cortex functional connectivity has been observed in several clinical disorders including major depressive disorder [ 41 , 42 ] and has been interpreted as a functional compensation [ 42 ]. It is increasingly recognised that individuals with less balanced TP are more inclined to suffer from depressive symptoms [ 5 , 43 ], suggesting a potential link between these two findings. Future studies, however, will be required to formally reconcile these speculations.…”

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“…Specifically, oPN (1.95), oPP (4.60), oPF (1.50), oPH (3.90), oF (4.00) represent optimal scores of Past-Negative, Past-Positive, Present-Fatalistic, Present-Hedonistic, and Future TP, respectively, while ePN , ePP , ePF , ePH , eF represent scores of Past-Negative, Past-Positive, Present-Fatalistic, Present-Hedonistic, and Future TP reported by participants [ 31 ]. DBTP, calculated from the ZTPI, is viewed as the optimal indicator of balanced TP [ 32 ], and has been widely used in Chinese populations [ 5 , 9 , 18 , 33 ]. A lower DBTP score indicates a more balanced TP.…”

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“…Importantly, however, the ability to hold multiple temporal contexts in mind and to flexibly shift our thoughts and behaviours in the service of current and future goals has been posited as the most adaptive expression of TP [ 1 ]. Proposed as a key component of positive psychology [ 1 , 4 ], balanced TP is associated with a range of domains relevant for wellbeing including life satisfaction [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Recent studies suggest that balanced TP is associated with better mental health (e.g., reduced anxiety and depression symptoms) [ 9 , 10 , 11 ] and psychological flexibility [ 12 ].…”

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Functional Coupling between the Fronto-Parietal Network and Default Mode Network Is Associated with Balanced Time Perspective

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Balanced time perspective refers to the ability to flexibly switch between different temporal foci in an adaptive manner according to the current context. Functional connectivity within the default mode network (DMN) has been suggested to support balanced time perspective. The coupling between the DMN and fronto-parietal network (FPN) may drive many important expressions of internally directed cognition. However, it remains unclear whether balanced time perspective is supported by the interaction between the FPN and DMN. To examine these issues, we recruited 91 participants (52 males with mean age of 19.6, and 39 females with mean age of 20.0) to undergo resting-state brain imaging scan and to complete a questionnaire measuring balanced time perspective. Seed-based voxel-wise functional connectivity analyses implicated midline DMN regions including the anterior medial prefrontal cortex (amPFC) and posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) along with the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), precuneus, and cerebellum in supporting a balanced time perspective. More importantly, functional connectivity between the right amPFC and right dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in the FPN was found to associate with balanced time perspective. Our findings suggest the importance of coordinated brain activity in supporting a balanced time perspective.

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“…People with OCD generally experience negative affect comorbidities such as anxiety, depression or disgust (26,27). This negative affect is directly related to not only individuals' wellbeing and life satisfaction (28) but also OCS such as repetitive intrusive thoughts (29). Negative affect is a potential obstacle to OCD treatment and may impede a patient's ability to change, augment patient distress and predict worse treatment outcomes (30).…”

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Mediating Role of Rumination and Negative Affect in the Effect of Mind-Wandering on Symptoms in Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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To explore the relationship between negative affect, mind-wandering, rumination and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, 100 patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder and 100 healthy controls were assessed using the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Mind Wandering Scale and the Ruminative Response Scale. The results show that (i) patients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder displayed higher obsessive-compulsive symptoms, negative affect, mind-wandering and rumination compared with healthy controls; (ii) negative affect, mind-wandering and rumination were positively correlated with the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms; (iii) mind-wandering predicted the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (both directly and indirectly); (iv) rumination and negative affect mediated the relationship between mind-wandering and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The results preliminarily reveal the relationship between mind-wandering and psychopathological obsessive-compulsive symptoms, providing a reference for exploring novel psychological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Balanced Time Perspective and Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of “Temporal Negative Affect”

Cited by 10 publications

References 66 publications

Sex Differences in Brain Structure Account for the Sexual Distinction on Balanced Time Perspective

Sex Differences in Brain Structure Account for the Sexual Distinction on Balanced Time Perspective

Functional Coupling between the Fronto-Parietal Network and Default Mode Network Is Associated with Balanced Time Perspective

Mediating Role of Rumination and Negative Affect in the Effect of Mind-Wandering on Symptoms in Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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