The Mediating Role of Time Orientation in the Relationship Between Autobiographical Memory Functions and Future Time Perception

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the mediator role of time perspective on the relation between functions of autobiographical memory and future time perception. The sample included 803 people. The material set included Functions of Autobiographical Memory Scale, Zimbardo's Time Perspective Inventory, and Future Time Perspective Scale. A model that was created in order to examine the mediator role of time perspective (TP) on the relation between functions of autobiographical memory (FAM), and future time perception (FTP) was tested by path analysis. Results indicated that there is a mediating effect of TP on the relationship between FAM and FTP. The findings of the study were discussed on the basis of relevant literature.