Aspirations (Psychology) - Research News and Information

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Examining intrinsic versus extrinsic exercise goals: cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes.

30 Mar 2009 Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), this study had two purposes: (a) examine the associations between intrinsic (relative to extrinsic) exercise goal content and cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes; and (b) test the mediating ... Read more...

Factors predictive of midlife occupational attainment and psychological functioning in adults with mild intellectual deficits.

27 Feb 2009 The life course of individuals with mild intellectual deficits and the factors that account for heterogeneity in their midlife outcomes were examined. Past research has shown that such individuals are at risk for poor occupational attainment in ... Read more...

Elevated expectancies among persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

25 Feb 2009 OBJECTIVE: Students at risk for bipolar disorder endorse highly ambitious goals. This study examined expectations for the future among people with actual bipolar disorder, versus people with no history of mood disorder and persons with history of ... Read more...

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Latest indexed articles for 'Aspirations (Psychology)'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Examining intrinsic versus extrinsic exercise goals: cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes. 30 Mar 2009
• Factors predictive of midlife occupational attainment and psychological functioning in adults with mild intellectual deficits. 27 Feb 2009
• Elevated expectancies among persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 25 Feb 2009
• The meaning in life for hospitalized patients with schizophrenia. 30 Jan 2009
• Psychosocial predictors, higher body mass index, and aspects of neurocognitive dysfunction. 30 Jan 2009
• Student experiences of neurodiversity in higher education: insights from the BRAINHE project. 30 Jan 2009
• Ambitions fulfilled? The effects of intrinsic and extrinsic goal attainment on older adults' ego-integrity and death attitudes. 30 Dec 2008
• Linking parental socialization to interpersonal protective processes, academic self-presentation, and expectations among rural African American youth. 30 Dec 2008
• Evaluation of preoperative expectations and patient satisfaction after carpal tunnel release. 29 Nov 2008
• Evaluation of preoperative expectations and patient satisfaction after carpal tunnel release. 29 Nov 2008
• Are personal values of importance in the stigmatization of people with mental illness? 29 Nov 2008
• Aspiring to physical health: the role of aspirations for physical health in facilitating long-term tobacco abstinence. 3 Oct 2008
• Suicidal ideation and time perspective in high school students. 30 Sep 2008
• Actual change and inaccurate recall contribute to posttraumatic growth following radiotherapy. 29 Sep 2008
• Experiences and expectations of women with urogenital prolapse: a quantitative and qualitative exploration. 17 Aug 2008
• Clinical images: an unusual aspiration. 30 Jul 2008
• Young Australian women's aspirations for work, marriage and family: I guess I am just another person who wants it all'. 29 Jun 2008
• Gender variation in developmental trajectories of educational and occupational expectations and attainment from adolescence to adulthood. 29 Jun 2008
• Power and the objectification of social targets. 29 Jun 2008
• University students' achievement goals and approaches to learning in mathematics. 22 Jun 2008

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Technical information about 'Aspirations (Psychology)'

Definition: Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals.

Descriptor UI: D001240

Alternative terms: Aspirations (Psychology); Aspirations; Aspiration (Psychology);

Tree Number: F01.658.100; F02.784.629.155;

History Note: 75

Technical Notes: no qualif; DF: ASPIRATIONS