Abstract
Many impulsive behaviors, unpleasant emotions, and misguided cognitions increase the incidence of type 2 diabetes and other conditions. This study tests the premise that such risk factors are inversely related to future clarity—the extent to which the future seems vivid and certain. Specifically, 211 participants completed the measures of future clarity and various determinants of health. Future clarity was positively associated with the inclination of participants to consume healthy food, abstain from cigarettes, participate in physical activity, and experience positive emotions. Future research should examine whether interventions designed to help individuals clarify and pursue their aspirations could stem lifestyle diseases.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1689-1698 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 13 |
| Early online date | 22 Sept 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2018 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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