Personality and the goal-striving process: the influence of achievement goal patterns,goal level,and mental focus on performance and enjoyment |
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Authors: | Lee Felissa K Sheldon Kennon M Turban Daniel B |
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Institution: | Department of Management, University of Missouri-Columbia 65211, USA. |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to examine the mechanisms by which personality traits influence performance and satisfaction. Specifically, the authors examined how 3 personality characteristics derived from self-determination theory (autonomy, control, and amotivated orientations) influence performance and enjoyment through achievement goal patterns, goal level, and mental focus. Data were collected from 284 students at 5 points in time. In particular, mental focus emerged as an important aspect of the self-regulation process. The results suggest that global personality traits can help researchers to understand and predict the motivational strategies that people use while working toward goals in achievement settings. |
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