Lay conceptions of norm ‐based approach and avoidance motivation: Implications for the performance‐approach and performance‐avoidance goal relation

ConclusionsThis research sheds light on the nature and magnitude of the focal performance ‐based goal correlation and highlights the value of attending to lay conceptions of approach and avoidance motivation as well as lay conceptions of ability.

Source: Journal of Personality - September 19, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily J. Hangen, Andrew J. Elliot, Jeremy P. Jamieson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research