L.T. Copping
Conceptualizing Time Preference: A Life-History Analysis
Copping, L.T.; Campbell, A.; Muncer, S.
Authors
A. Campbell
S. Muncer
Abstract
Life-history theory (LHT) has drawn upon the concept of “time preference” as a psychological mechanism for the development of fast and slow strategies. However, the conceptual and empirical nature of this mechanism is ill-defined. This study compared four traits commonly used as measures of “time preference” (impulsivity, sensation seeking, future orientation and delay discounting) and evaluated their relationship to variables associated with life-history strategies (aggressive behavior and mating attitudes, biological sex, pubertal timing, victimization, and exposure to aggression in the environment). Results indicated that only sensation seeking consistently showed all the predicted associations, although impulsivity, future orientation, and delay discounting showed some significant associations. A unidimensional higher-order factor of “time preference” did not adequately fit the data and lacked structural invariance across age and sex, suggesting that personality traits associated with LHT do not represent a global trait. We discuss the use of personality traits as measures in LHT and suggest that greater caution and clarity is required when conceptualizing this construct in future work.
Citation
Copping, L., Campbell, A., & Muncer, S. (2014). Conceptualizing Time Preference: A Life-History Analysis. Evolutionary Psychology, 12(4), 829-847. https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491401200411
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Publication Date | Oct 1, 2014 |
Deposit Date | Apr 21, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Apr 26, 2016 |
Journal | Evolutionary Psychology |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 12 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 829-847 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491401200411 |
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