Appl Psychol Health Well Being March 2020 PMID 31232517

Making New Year's Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit.

Bettina Höchli, Adrian Brügger, Claude Messner

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33
Peak: 3 in Dec 2019
across 4 sources since Dec 2019

Extended reach

41,408
potential audience

Total likes

74

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1,554

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Dec 2019 – Jan 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects general agreement with the article's insights on combining big-picture and specific goals, as seen in mentions of increased effort and motivation. Phrases like 'focusing on superordinate and subordinate goals' and 'more effort invested' demonstrate an understanding of the research, while comments about strengthening resolutions suggest the discussion has some practical relevance, though it remains somewhat surface-level.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings of the publication, highlighting the effectiveness of combining superordinate and subordinate goals for lasting resolutions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants express a moderate interest, showing curiosity about goal-setting strategies without excessive enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively reference the research, mentioning key concepts like effort investment and goal motivation, indicating a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the ideas presented could influence how people approach goal-setting, but there is limited evidence of widespread behavioral change or deep impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how combining superordinate (big-picture) and subordinate (specific) goals can help people succeed in their New Year's resolutions over the long term.
  • Participants who focused on both types of goals invested more effort into achieving their goals compared to those focusing only on a single goal type.
  • While this approach increased effort, the study did not find clear evidence on whether it influenced participants' intentions to continue pursuing their goals in the future.]

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ふじむらたいき:小説を読まない書評家
@fujifujizombi · X

【参考】 『A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals』 2020年 『Making New Year’s Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit』 2019年 『Goal

Jan 3, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 21,399 followers View post →
CONRICYT
@CONRICYT · X

En #AñoNuevo se establecen promesas y planes que definirán el resto del año. Sin embargo, muchas mueren sin ver la luz. Este artículo propone una mezcla de objetivos superiores y subordinados para fortalecer los #propósitos que nos establecemos https://t.co/OevW4cE1Az #NewYear https://t.co/p9IjZkuCv3

Dec 17, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,415 followers View post →
asucaiper
@asucaiper · X

Another #Highlightsfrom2020! 2020 saw the launch of #DirectorsWeeklyRead - a weekly post from Center Director, @BAMichalec. For this week, @asucaiper loves you just the way you are - but if you're into New Year's "Resolutions," check out https://t.co/zW2S0WD7gr #HumilityParadigm https://t.co/xwcou4XkZz

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,180 followers View post →
Prof Andy Lane
@AndyLane27 · X

Making New Year's Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit https://t.co/g2IMr9fy0x

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,226 followers View post →
Tadhg E. MacIntyre
@TadhgMacIntyre · X

RT @AndyLane27: Making New Year's Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit https://t…

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 share · 3,253 followers View post →
jayviciousmx
@jayviciousmx · X

RT @CONRICYT: En #AñoNuevo se establecen promesas y planes que definirán el resto del año. Sin embargo, muchas mueren sin ver la luz. Este…

Dec 18, 2019 · 1 share · 1,096 followers View post →

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哲学研究之犬
@Phronesisdog · X

RT @fujifujizombi: 【参考】 『A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-or…

Jan 3, 2025 · 1 share · 120 followers View post →
ふじむらたいき:小説を読まない書評家
@fujifujizombi · X

【参考】 『A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals』 2020年 『Making New Year’s Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit』 2019年 『Goal

Jan 3, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 21,399 followers View post →
Tadhg E. MacIntyre
@TadhgMacIntyre · X

RT @AndyLane27: Making New Year's Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit https://t…

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 share · 3,253 followers View post →
Prof Andy Lane
@AndyLane27 · X

Making New Year's Resolutions that Stick: Exploring how Superordinate and Subordinate Goals Motivate Goal Pursuit https://t.co/g2IMr9fy0x

Jul 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,226 followers View post →
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@SilviaCDobre · X

Making New Year's #resolutions2021 that Stick: Focusing on superordinate and subordinate #goalsfor2021 increases the amount of effort invested in #goalpursuit. https://t.co/B0L5rfJccK #psychology #Wellbeing https://t.co/cqPmR0XUi4

Jan 4, 2021 · 641 followers View post →
Dr. Barret Michalec
@BAMichalec · X

RT @asucaiper: Another #Highlightsfrom2020! 2020 saw the launch of #DirectorsWeeklyRead - a weekly post from Center Director, @BAMichalec.…

Dec 23, 2020 · 1 share · 730 followers View post →
asucaiper
@asucaiper · X

Another #Highlightsfrom2020! 2020 saw the launch of #DirectorsWeeklyRead - a weekly post from Center Director, @BAMichalec. For this week, @asucaiper loves you just the way you are - but if you're into New Year's "Resolutions," check out https://t.co/zW2S0WD7gr #HumilityParadigm https://t.co/xwcou4XkZz

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,180 followers View post →
Bournemouth Psych
@Bournemouth_Psy · X

Considered making some new resolutions?

Dec 31, 2019 · 779 followers View post →
jayviciousmx
@jayviciousmx · X

RT @CONRICYT: En #AñoNuevo se establecen promesas y planes que definirán el resto del año. Sin embargo, muchas mueren sin ver la luz. Este…

Dec 18, 2019 · 1 share · 1,096 followers View post →
CONRICYT
@CONRICYT · X

En #AñoNuevo se establecen promesas y planes que definirán el resto del año. Sin embargo, muchas mueren sin ver la luz. Este artículo propone una mezcla de objetivos superiores y subordinados para fortalecer los #propósitos que nos establecemos https://t.co/OevW4cE1Az #NewYear https://t.co/p9IjZkuCv3

Dec 17, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,415 followers View post →