Time perspectives: exploring the nexus of life satisfaction, temporal focus, and individual pace of life

Emel Mirza and Ayşen Edirneligil

International Journal of Happiness and Development, 2026, vol. 10, issue 2, 99-116

Abstract: Time is a finite resource which can be utilised for production and consumption. How people utilise this vital resource in their daily activities is relevant in terms of its welfare consequences. The term 'pace of life' refers to the varying speed at which an individual carries out their daily activities, and it can be an essential factor to consider when examining their overall life satisfaction. Although previous economic studies have addressed this variable at the country or regional level, very few studies have examined its impact at the individual level. Temporal focus, on the other hand shows the degree to which people focus their attention on the past, present or future. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the connections between the pace of life, temporal focus, and life satisfaction at the individual level. The findings indicate that the individual pace of life is a significant determinant of life satisfaction.

Keywords: pace of life; time; temporal focus; well-being; life satisfaction; hierarchical regression. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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