The mediating role of future time perspective in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and career adaptability in university students

The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of future time perspective in the relationship between cognitive flexibility and career adaptability in undergraduate students. The participants of the research consist of 535 undergraduate students attending at a public university in Turkey and participating in this study voluntarily. The research data were obtained through the Cognitive Flexibilty Inventory, Career Adaptability Scale- Short Form, Future Time Perspective Scale and the Personel Information Form. Spss Process Macro 4.2, developed by Hayes to test the mediating role of future time perspective between cognitive flexibility and career adaptability has been used. According to findings, there is a significantly positive relationship between cognitive flexibility and career adaptability. It was concluded that the focus on opportunities sub-dimension of future time perspective has a middle level mediator role in this relationship, while the focus on limitations sub- dimension has a low level mediator role. The findings were discussed in light of the relevant literature and theoretical framework, and suggestions were provided for practitioners and researchers.