Definition

How individuals subjectively experience and interpret the passage of time. This perception can be significantly altered by factors like engagement, emotional state, and the presence or absence of information.

Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)

The source illustrates that the perception of waiting time is more critical to satisfaction than the objective duration of the wait.

Key properties or components

  • Subjective
  • Malleable
  • Influenced by context

Contradictions or debates

None.

Sources