Impact of self-control and time perception on intertemporal choices in gain and loss situations

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 14; p. 1324146
• Main Authors: Qu, Weiguo, Yang, Ying, Zhou, Mengjie, Fan, Wei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2023
• Subjects: gain-loss situation; intertemporal choice; moderating mediating effect; self-control; time perception; self-control; intertemporal choice; moderating mediating effect; time perception; gain-loss situation

Individuals frequently encounter dilemmas in which they must choose between smaller, immediate gains and larger, delayed rewards; this phenomenon is known as intertemporal choice. The present study analyzed the interplay of trait and state self-control and time perception tendencies (time overestima...