Time as an index of expanding consciousness with age

Nurs Res. 1982 Sep-Oct;31(5):290-3.

Abstract

Subjective time is explored as a developmental phenomenon of man's expanding consciousness. Eighty-five subjects, 60 to 88 years of age (X = 71.5) were tested to ascertain the relationship between age, movement (preferred walking rate), and time (perceived duration of a 40-second interval). Findings were compared to previous data on two younger age groups. Neither the age-time nor the movement-time relationship was confirmed in this sample. However, a trend toward increased subjective time with age was suggested when comparisons were made across a broader age group. Sex and hemispheric lateralization may have influenced results and need consideration in further study of this problem.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged / psychology*
  • Consciousness*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Locomotion
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sampling Studies
  • Time Perception*
  • Time*