Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2002):

Goal-directedness and personal identity as correlates of life outcomes.

Full Abstract

Although much research has been conducted on goal setting, researchers have not examined goal-directedness or propensity to set goals as a stable human characteristic in adults. In this study, a survey was developed and distributed to 104 adult participants to assess their goal-directedness, personal identity, and various life outcomes. A theoretical model was developed and tested using structural equation modeling that proposed that both goal-directedness and personal identity should positivcly influence important life outcomes. Analysis showed that goal-directedness and personal identity are positively related to personal well-being, salary, and marital satisfaction. Further, personal identity was positively related to job satisfaction but, contrary to related research, goal-directedness did not predict job satisfaction.

Author information

Author/s: Goldman, Barry M (BM); Masterson, Suzanne S (SS); Locke, Edwin A (EA); Groth, Markus (M); Jensen, David G (DG);

Affiliation: Department of Management and Policy, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721, USA. bgoldman(-atsign-)bpa.arizona.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Psychological reports (Psychol Rep), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Aug; vol 91 (issue 1) : pp 153-66

Dates: Created 2002/09/30; Completed 2002/10/18; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12353774, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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Adult Female Goals Humans Job Satisfaction

Life Change Events Male Motivation Questionnaires Self Concept

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