Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2003):

Goal conflicts, attainment of new goals, and well-being among managers.

Full Abstract

Researchers widely understand that conflicts among goals inhibit the attainment of these goals. However, this notion comes close to tautological reasoning. To avert this problem, this study examined whether preexisting goal conflict also inhibits success in newly set goals. Using the context of management training, in which managers collectively set new goals, the study variables were assessed at 3 testing periods covering 5 months. Results indicate that goal conflicts that persevere over time were associated with inhibited attainment of new goals but not with decreased subjective well-being (SWB). Goal attainment, however, was positively related to SWB. Interactions of residual changes in goal conflict and goal attainment were associated with positive affect.

Author information

Author/s: Kehr, Hugo M (HM);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA. kehr(-atsign-)psy.uni-muenchen.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of occupational health psychology (J Occup Health Psychol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Jul; vol 8 (issue 3) : pp 195-208

Dates: Created 2003/07/22; Completed 2003/10/21; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12872957, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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Adult Attitude Conflict (Psychology) Female Goals

Humans Job Satisfaction Male Middle Aged Personnel Management

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