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Striving and Feeling

Interactions Among Goals, Affect, and Self-regulation

Leonard L Martin editor Abraham Tesser editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:1st Apr '96

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Recently, research on the ways in which goals, affect, and self-regulation influence one another has enjoyed an upsurge. New findings are being published and new theories are being developed to integrate these findings. This volume reports on the latest of this work, including a substantial amount of data and theory that has not yet been published. Emanating from a conference exploring affect as both a cause and effect in various social contexts, this book examines some of the complex and reciprocal relationships among goals, self structures, feelings, thoughts, and behavior. The chapters address:

*the effects of intrinsic versus extrinsic goals;
*the different effects of approach versus avoidance goals;
*the role of awareness in goal pursuit and affective states;
*the meaning of affective states in relation to goal attainment;
*the impact of hedonistic concerns as motivational factors;
*how people regulate their moods; and
*the role of the self in affective experiences.

"This is a book written by researchers for researchers. Most of the chapters describe actual studies, usually studies in research programs sponsored by the authors. Striving and Feeling is fascinating reading and suggests many possible directions for future research in our field."
Roeper Review

ISBN: 9780805820393

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 680g

418 pages