The contemplation of the potential future gains and consequences of current behavior, known as future orientation, can be of special importance in the counseling field as it might have positive and preventive implications on physical and mental health. In its simplest form, future orientation refers to people's subjective view of the future including their plans, hopes, fears, and expectations. Future orientation involves intrapersonal processes represented by cognitive, emotional, motivational, and behavioral factors. It is also influenced by external factors that may shape how individuals perceive their future and the major themes of the future. Although classical and contemporary scholars acknowledge that culture and social factors influence individuals' time perception and orientation, the literature contains few studies that approach future orientation from a cultural perspective. The goal of the study is to gain deeper understanding of the degree to which cultural value preferences influence future orientation and clarity of self-concept. This study examined the correlation between individuals' values, as a representative of cultural values, clarity of self-concept, and future orientation among young adults. Simple Multiple Regression and Hierarchal Multiple Regression techniques were utilized to examine the correlation among the study variables. The results showed that personal values and clarity of self-concept are positively correlated with future orientation. The findings and implications are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]