title: Factor validation of the Consideration of Future Consequences Scale: evidence for a short version.
abstract: The author examined the factor structure of the 12-item Consideration of Future Consequences (CFC) Scale (A. Strathman, F. Gleicher, D. S. Boninger, & S. Edwards, 1994) among 664 undergraduate university students enrolled in human development courses. A principal-components factor analysis with varimax rotation yielded 2 factors. The author used confirmatory factor analysis procedures to examine the fit of 4 models, according to the principal-components factor analysis findings, with the observed covariance. The author used a number of fit indices to compare the 4 models. Both sets of analysis provided the greatest support for an 8-item short version of the CFC Scale. The author discussed findings in regard to the CFC Scale as an instrument to measure future time perspective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, University of Georgia, USA. johnpetrocelli@lycos.com
authors.forename: John V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Petrocelli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D025341:Principal Component Analysis; D011594:Psychometrics; D012919:Social Behavior; D013998:Time Perception