April 2020 PMID 31414830

When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance.

Howard J Klein, Robert B Lount, Hee Man Park, Bryce J Linford

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62
Peak: 3 in Jun 2023
across 6 sources since Sep 2019

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56,446
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Sep 2019 – Oct 2025

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What people are saying

The collective discussions show strong interest by emphasizing how sharing goals with higher-status individuals can enhance motivation, with posts like 'Increase your motivation to change behavior by sharing your goals with those with higher status,' and reference to practical applications such as coaching strategies. Words like 'motivation,' 'impact,' and 'behavior change' highlight the perceived significance and real-world relevance of the research findings, fostering moderate but meaningful engagement and recognition of its influence.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with or support the article's findings on how perceived high status in audiences can boost motivation.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity and relevance, especially when mentioning practical applications like motivation and behavior change.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts reference the theories and suggest ways to use the findings, overall engagement appears moderate with some sharing examples rather than deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the importance of audience perception in goal setting, hinting at meaningful implications for self-regulation and social influence.

Abstract in brief

  • When goals are shared with audiences of higher perceived social status, individuals tend to develop stronger goal commitment and perform better, mainly due to increased evaluation apprehension.
  • The studies show that simply sharing goals isn't enough; the perceived status of the audience plays a crucial role in boosting motivation and performance.
  • These findings suggest that in performance management, making goals known to higher-status individuals can enhance selfregulation, commitment, and overall outcomes through social influence.]

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رجائي باحاج | كوتش التنفيذيين
@RajaeiBahaj · X

ولكن، في دراسة جميلة جداً من جامعة أوهايو الأمريكية بعنوان When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance بتوضح إن الشخص الوحيد الذي تستطيع الحديث معه عن أهدافك المستقبلية بدون ما تتأثر سلبياً، هو مرشدك الخاص (Your Coach) https://t.co/V833tJKFes

Jun 1, 2023 · 1 share · 20,969 followers View post →
Envisia Learning
@Envisia · X

Increase your motivation to change behavior by sharing your goals with those with higher status https://t.co/0CnYXeL85W

Jan 2, 2020 · 7,981 followers View post →
Pooja
@pm_girl · X

#When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance. https://t.co/Rgr5BTSQIi #science

Sep 3, 2019 · 1,992 followers View post →
Cristina Ferendino
@crystynyta84 · X

https://t.co/Vo21pwop0m

Jul 16, 2020 · 286 followers View post →
Frey Chang
@godfreychang1 · X

When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance. https://t.co/g401rkHaUN

May 16, 2022 · 179 followers View post →
المدرب آدم العقير
@lDUTh0nrPEHknbW · X

RT @RajaeiBahaj: ولكن، في دراسة جميلة جداً من جامعة أوهايو الأمريكية بعنوان When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status o…

Jun 1, 2023 · 1 share · 85 followers View post →

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المدرب آدم العقير
@lDUTh0nrPEHknbW · X

RT @RajaeiBahaj: ولكن، في دراسة جميلة جداً من جامعة أوهايو الأمريكية بعنوان When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status o…

Jun 1, 2023 · 1 share · 85 followers View post →
رجائي باحاج | كوتش التنفيذيين
@RajaeiBahaj · X

ولكن، في دراسة جميلة جداً من جامعة أوهايو الأمريكية بعنوان When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance بتوضح إن الشخص الوحيد الذي تستطيع الحديث معه عن أهدافك المستقبلية بدون ما تتأثر سلبياً، هو مرشدك الخاص (Your Coach) https://t.co/V833tJKFes

Jun 1, 2023 · 1 share · 20,969 followers View post →
Frey Chang
@godfreychang1 · X

When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance. https://t.co/g401rkHaUN

May 16, 2022 · 179 followers View post →
Cristina Ferendino
@crystynyta84 · X

https://t.co/Vo21pwop0m

Jul 16, 2020 · 286 followers View post →
Envisia Learning
@Envisia · X

Increase your motivation to change behavior by sharing your goals with those with higher status https://t.co/0CnYXeL85W

Jan 2, 2020 · 7,981 followers View post →
Pooja
@pm_girl · X

#When goals are known: The effects of audience relative status on goal commitment and performance. https://t.co/Rgr5BTSQIi #science

Sep 3, 2019 · 1,992 followers View post →