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Context and Relevance. Contemporary studies on time perspective (20202025) demonstrate three fundamental shifts: 1) a transition from static to dynamic models, 2) overcoming methodological monism through the development of alternative ZTPI tools, and 3) identifying culture-specific patterns. Aim. To systematize innovative directions in time perspective research, focusing on methodological breakthroughs and cross-cultural paradoxes. Methods. A systematic review incorporated data from 15 countries (N=45 studies) and a qualitative analysis of cultural contexts, revealing nonlinear interactions between age, environment, and cognitive mechanisms. Results. The data analysis identified three consistent patterns: 1. In collectivist cultures (China, India), future time perspective correlates more strongly with family obligations, whereas in individualist cultures (USA, Czech Republic), it is linked to personal achievements. 2. Crisis events (pandemic, unemployment) do not destroy but rather transform future time perspective, enhancing its role as a buffer against depression. 3. A balanced time perspective reduces the risk of deviant behavior, but its components (e.g., hedonic present) may have opposite effects in different contexts. Conclusion. The analysis of contributions from recent research confirms the nonlinear dynamics of time perspective under global challenges and cultural specificities.
Н.П. Шилова (Mon,) studied this question.