TIME SENSITIVITY AND PURPOSE IN LIFE - CONTRASTING THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES OF MYERS-BRIGGS AND FRANKL,VICTOR

This study investigated the relationship between time sensitivity and purpose in lift. Time sensitivity was operationally defined by scores on the Judging-Perceiving dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and by whether subjects reported habitual watch-wearing. Scores indic ating the Judging orientation and watch-wearing defined individuals wh o were most responsive to the dimension of time. Purpose in life was o perationally defined by scores on the Crumbaugh and Maholick Purpose i n Life Test. A multiple linear regression analysis showed no differenc e in scores on the Purpose in Life Test between Judgers and Perceivers , apparently supporting the Myers-Briggs perspective that having a spe cific temperament does not convey any special advantage in added value or meaning to one's life. Watch-wearing Lest predicted scores on the Purpose in Life Test. The results were discussed in terms of competing theoretical perspectives.