Emotional intelligence and self-actualization as predictors of future time perspective in community-dwelling older adults

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations among emotional intelligence (EI), self-actualization, and future time perspective (FTP) in community-dwelling older adults, and to determine whether EI and self-actualization predict FTP. METHOD: structured interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression. RESULTS: < 0.001) independently predicted FTP, explaining 37.9% of its variance. CONCLUSION: EI and self-actualization are key psychological resources associated with a more expansive FTP in later life. Interventions that strengthen emotional and personal development may support motivation, resilience, and healthy aging. However, the cross-sectional design and convenience sampling approach limit causal inference and generalizability of the findings.