A Comprehensive Psychometric Evaluation of the Future Self-Continuity Questionnaire

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ID21352016
AutoresLei Han (0000-0001-8686-8940, Auckland University of Technology), Han Lei (0009-0003-8851-1613, Auckland University of Technology, autor correspondente), Richard J Siegert (0000-0002-3074-0929, Auckland University of Technology), Wendy Wrapson (0000-0002-5666-3642, Auckland University of Technology)
Ano2025
Volume107
Fascículo4
Páginas496-506
Data de publicação2025-07-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Personality Assessment (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0022-3891 • E-ISSN: 1532-7752
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00223891.2024.2443412
PMID39760457
OpenAlexW4406116445
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas36

Future self-continuity is the relationship between an individual's perception of their present and future selves and is attracting intense interest from researchers in psychology and health. This study aimed to psychometrically evaluate the Future Self-Continuity Questionnaire (FSCQ), a tool designed to measure an individual's future self-continuity, in New Zealand's unique sociocultural context. In Phase 1 we tested the reliability (internal consistency) of the 10 item FSCQ and its three subscales and attempted to replicate the three-factor structure reported previously. In Phase 2 we examined the FSCQ's correlations with established measures like the Future Self-Continuity Scale (FSCS), Consideration of Future Consequences (CFC-14) Scale, Multidimensional Temporal Self-Continuity Scale (MTSCS), and Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Results from the first phase confirmed the FSCQ's reliability and construct validity, with strong internal consistency (α ranged from .77 to .87) and a good factorial structure (GFI=.97, RMSEA=.04). In the second phase, the FSCQ demonstrated positive correlations with the FSCS, CFC-14, and MTSCS, and negative correlations with the BHS. These findings suggest that the FSCQ reliably measures FSC, has a robust replicable three-factor structure and is consistent with other relevant psychological constructs. This study demonstrates the applicability of the FSCQ outside the United States for the first time

Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct (python library) · Construct validity · Context (archaeology) · Developmental psychology · Internal consistency · Perception · Psychometrics · Reliability (semiconductor) · Scale (ratio) · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Clinical Psychology · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychology · Social Psychology