Eyes on the prize: The longitudinal benefits of goal focus on progress toward a weight loss goal |
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Authors: | Conlon Kyle E Ehrlinger Joyce Eibach Richard P Crescioni A William Alquist Jessica L Gerend Mary A Dutton Gareth R |
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Institution: | a Department of Psychology, Florida State University, USAb Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Canadac College of Medicine, Florida State University, USA |
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Abstract: | Past research suggests that focusing on what has not yet been accomplished (goal focus) signals a lack of progress towards one's high commitment goals and inspires greater motivation than does focusing on what has already been accomplished (accomplishment focus). The present investigation extends this research to a longitudinal, important domain by exploring the consequences of focusing on one's goals versus accomplishments when pursuing a weight loss goal. Participants were tracked over the course of a 12-week weight loss program that utilized weekly group discussions and a companion website to direct participants' focus toward their end weight loss goal or toward what they had already achieved. Goal-focused participants reported higher levels of commitment to their goal and, ultimately, lost more weight than did accomplishment-focused and no focus control participants. Accomplishment-focused participants did not differ from controls on any measure. |
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Keywords: | Goals Self-regulation Weight loss Motivation Comparison standards |
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