of “temporal depth” , which refer to stable modes of thought
and behavior. (cited in 26) In contrast, future time
perspective as conceptualized by Carstensen (4) and Cate
and John (5) are a flexible, cognitive-motivational, and
age-related construct that changes over time. Carstensen (4)
conceived future time perspective as a one-dimensional
temporal construct, ranging from expansive to limited time
left. Savickas, Silling, and Schwartz (18) posit that people’s
ability to think in terms of time perspective -looking beyond
immediate tasks and obstacles- is a good indicator of level of
career indecision