Adaptive self-regulation of unattainable goals: Goal disengagement, goal reengagement, and subjective well-being
Adaptive self-regulation of unattainable goals: Goal disengagement, goal reengagement, and subjective well-being
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DOI:
10.1177/0146167203256921
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发表时间:
2003-12-01
影响因子:
4
通讯作者:
Carver, CS
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作者:
Wrosch, C;Scheier, MF;Carver, CS
Three studies examined associations between goal disengagement, goal reengagement, and subjective well-being. In Study 1, 115 undergraduates reported on the extent to which they were able to abandon unattainable goals and reengage their efforts in alternative goals. Study 2 examined the importance of goal disengagement and goal reengagement in groups of young adults and older adults (N = 120). In Study 3, a sample of parents of children with cancer and parents of medically healthy children was examined (N = 45). The findings confirmed that goal disengagement and goal reengagement can be associated with ratings of high subjective well-being. In addition, the results showed that goal disengagement and goal reengagement can have interactive effects on subjective well-being. The importance of the findings for effective self-regulalion and successful development are discussed.