Encouraging children to have 'grit' and to stick with unattainable goals could make them sick in the long-term. https://t.co/bnpM0GkaFi https://t.co/UIUdfni2U1
You've gotta know when to fold 'em: goal disengagement and systemic inflammation in adolescence.
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Discussions emphasize that persistence might sometimes harm health, with phrases like 'encouraging children to have grit' contrasted against warnings that 'stick with unattainable goals' could be harmful. The tone and word choices reflect concern about the long-term effects of goal attachment on well-being, reinforcing the article's message that knowing when to disengage is crucial for health.
Most discussions agree with the article’s main message, highlighting that knowing when to disengage from goals is beneficial for health.
The discussions demonstrate a high level of interest, especially with mentions of the implications for youth well-being and health.
There is moderate engagement, as participants reflect on the importance of goal management and relate it to broader concepts like grit and persistence.
The conversations suggest the article could influence perspectives on adolescent health strategies, though not universally revolutionary at this point.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates how adolescents manage goals that they cannot achieve and finds that struggling to let go of these unattainable goals is linked to increased levels of CRP, an inflammatory marker associated with health risks.
- Over a year, adolescents who had trouble disengaging from unachievable goals showed rising inflammation levels, which remained significant even when accounting for factors like weight, smoking, and depression.
- These results challenge the idea that persistence is always positive, suggesting that sometimes, knowing when to quit a goal can be better for both mental health and physical well-being.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyYou've gotta know when to fold 'em: goal disengagement and systemic inflammation in adolescence - in some contexts, persistence may actually undermine well-being and good health. https://t.co/4okKAfSwGr
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Managing Unattainable Goals and Health Risks in Adolescence
This study explores how adolescents handle unachievable goals and the impact on health. Difficulties in goal disengagement are linked to increased inflammation markers, which are associated with health risks…
Managing Unattainable Goals and Their Impact on Adolescent Health
The study explores how adolescents handle unachievable goals and finds that difficulty disengaging from these goals is linked to increased systemic inflammation, which poses health risks. Knowing when to quit can…
Managing Unattainable Goals and Its Impact on Adolescent Inflammation
This study explores how adolescents manage unattainable goals and finds that struggling to disengage from them is linked to increased inflammation levels, which can affect health and well-being.
I don't blame you one bit. You've gotta know when to fold them and when to walk away, fella.
You've gotta know when to fold 'em: goal disengagement and systemic inflammation in adolescence - in some contexts, persistence may actually undermine well-being and good health. https://t.co/4okKAfSwGr
Encouraging children to have 'grit' and to stick with unattainable goals could make them sick in the long-term. https://t.co/bnpM0GkaFi https://t.co/UIUdfni2U1
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