A large-scale experiment on New Year's resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals.

Martin Oscarsson, Per Carlbring, Gerhard Andersson, Alexander Rozental

January 2021

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Various discussions highlight key statistics from the research, such as the notable success rates of 55% for approach-oriented resolutions. Phrases like 'game changer' and references to empirical evidence contribute to a tone of enthusiasm and authority, indicating a desire to share and apply the findings in real-life resolutions.

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Agreement
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The majority of posts express strong agreement with the study's findings, emphasizing that approach-oriented goals are more effective.

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Interest
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Users demonstrate high interest in the study, with many sharing links and discussing its implications for goal-setting.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

While many posts engage with the study's results, some responses appear more superficial and lack deeper analysis of the findings.

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Impact
 High level of impact

There is a widespread perception that the study could significantly influence how people set and approach their New Year's resolutions.

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  • Green Ivy Education
    @greenivyed (Twitter)

    https://t.co/uTVWHHa6hD "The group that received some support was exclusively and significantly more successful compared to the other two." @martinoscarss @PubMedOnline
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    January 14, 2025

  • 哲学研究之犬
    @Phronesisdog (Twitter)

    RT @fujifujizombi: 【参考】 『A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-or…
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    January 3, 2025

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  • ふじむらたいき
    @fujifujizombi (Twitter)

    【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
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  • Jose
    @Jose_8523 (Twitter)

    RT @DanielBerglind: RCT: Participants with approach-oriented New Years
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    January 1, 2025

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  • Ashmeet singh
    @_AshmeetSingh (Twitter)

    RT @baxiabhishek: Some light new year reading... https://t.co/jer1G5dlDf https://t.co/VL4SOZa47E
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    January 1, 2025

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  • Abhishek Baxi
    @baxiabhishek (Twitter)

    Some light new year reading... https://t.co/jer1G5dlDf https://t.co/VL4SOZa47E
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    January 1, 2025

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  • michael ward
    @coasthealthhub (Twitter)

    RT @DanielBerglind: RCT: Participants with approach-oriented New Years
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    RT @DanielBerglind: RCT: Participants with approach-oriented New Years
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    RT @DanielBerglind: RCT: Participants with approach-oriented New Years
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  • Cindy Kugler
    @Exspec85 (Twitter)

    RT @DanielBerglind: RCT: Participants with approach-oriented New Years
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    December 31, 2024

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  • Daniel Berglind, PhD
    @DanielBerglind (Twitter)

    RCT: Participants with approach-oriented New Years
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    December 31, 2024

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  • sedater
    @hantla (Twitter)

    Note to Self: New Years resolutions can work especially if resolution is goal-oriented and not avoidance oriented. https://t.co/lUIwaAVRQS
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    December 30, 2024

  • Mikki Williden PhD
    @MikkiWilliden (Twitter)

    #PLOSONE: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful tha ... https://t.co/nn9YGcna5I
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    December 27, 2024

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  • Shawn Radcliffe
    @ShawnRadcliffe (Twitter)

    RT @CaulfieldTim: A large-scale experiment on New Year's resolutions: "Approach-oriented goals [I'm gonna do this] are more successful th…
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    January 17, 2024

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  • Timothy Caulfield
    @CaulfieldTim (Twitter)

    A large-scale experiment on New Year's resolutions: "Approach-oriented goals [I'm gonna do this] are more successful than avoidance-oriented: https://t.co/SJlnn0Yh5t "The group that received some support was exclusively and significantly more successful..."
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  • M. Ruiz-Manriquez, M.Sc.
    @mruizmanriquez (Twitter)

    https://t.co/TaKQhIpauL
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    January 6, 2024

  • Roger Tugas Vilardell
    @rogertugas (Twitter)

    Aquí teniu l'estudi en qüestió, en obert, en què quatre investigadors de la Universitat d'Estocolm van fer un seguiment durant un any a més d'un miler de persones que havien fet propòsits d'any nou, trobant també altres dades interessants
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    January 5, 2024

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  • Omar Avliles
    @omaravilesbze (Twitter)

    Ah, resolutions, the things we hate making every year. But what does a large scale study about them tell us? That approach-oriented rather than avoidance-oriented resolutions work best. #NewYear2024, #Resolutions, #Science https://t.co/OsMf1AXLkI
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    January 2, 2024

  • Karl Miller Lugo
    @KarlMiller (Twitter)

    A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals - PMC https://t.co/dSM8lG7wUb
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    January 2, 2024

  • Science Take-Out
    @ScienceTakeOut (Twitter)

    RT @BPaigeLawrence: @UR_IHHE @NPR Further evidence that science is fun: Did you know that there is research on New Year’s resolutions? http…
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    December 31, 2023

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  • Amy Sheinberg, Ph.D.
    @dramysheinberg (Twitter)

    A recent study found that approach goals* are more likely to be accomplished (59%) than avoidance goals* (47%) across a wide range of potential resolutions. https://t.co/A60UTYdWjQ
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    December 30, 2023

  • Paige Lawrence, PhD, AAAS Fellow, ELUM
    @BPaigeLawrence (Twitter)

    @UR_IHHE @NPR Further evidence that science is fun: Did you know that there is research on New Year’s resolutions? https://t.co/BqQXpA6q0Z Success recipe: (1) set realistic goals to do something (rather than to avoid doing something) and (2) have a buddy. https://t.co/x4CrRLLfsE
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    December 29, 2023

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  • samuel barton
    @spacevolvo (Twitter)

    RT @mckinleaf: @visakanv Some data on this! people are more successful at reaching "approach goals" than "avoidant goals" https://t.co/oIfV…
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    April 9, 2023

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  • ハチ | 男磨き塾【30・40代の若見えラボ】
    @eito2778 (Twitter)

    A large-scale experiment on New Year's resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals https://t.co/jCnREORXRB
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    March 31, 2023

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  • Medical Xpress
    @physorg_health (Twitter)

    Watching your #weight? You may only need to make small changes to your daily routine @ConversationEDU https://t.co/lCb3LyTiLb https://t.co/Yl3HSrNF9F
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    January 19, 2023

  • Simon Bradley
    @5ymon (Twitter)

    Referenced articles in this talk can be found here; https://t.co/y1RoytbsgG https://t.co/YOPqDKQwbl https://t.co/L8LehhxWJ4 https://t.co/zfHCXoBA6T
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    January 6, 2023

  • Koenfucius
    @koenfucius (Twitter)

    How best to frame your New Year’s resolutions? Large-scale experiment by @martinoscarss et al finds that approach-oriented goals (eg eat healthy snacks) are more successful (59%) than avoidance-oriented goals (keep off the biscuits) (47%): https://t.co/zNI1inn0gj HT @andre_spicer https://t.co/NpzFxL2noH
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    January 4, 2023

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  • Sporty Peppers
    @SportyPeppers (Twitter)

    ….Donc il faut garder la motivation MAIS pas que :
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    January 3, 2023

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  • Martin Oscarsson
    @martinoscarss (Twitter)

    Thrilled to see our 2020 @PLOSONE paper on New Year's resolutions shared on this and other platforms these last few days. New Year's resolutions are not trivial, nor made to be broken. Check out our paper if you haven't already: https://t.co/eFSWqCQJZK
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    January 2, 2023

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    January 2, 2023

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  • Mukti Ali Febriyanto
    @cuitanfebri (Twitter)

    Oscarsson Carlbring Andersson & Rozental (2020) A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals
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    January 2, 2023

  • Mukti Ali Febriyanto
    @cuitanfebri (Twitter)

    Oscarsson, M., Carlbring, P., Andersson, G., & Rozental, A. (2020). A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals. PLOS ONE, 15(12), e0234097. https://t.co/9dbQClurVx
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    January 2, 2023

  • Fahad | PSY
    @Logrrhea (Twitter)

    بيّنت نتائج الدراسة أيضاً أنهُ من السهل وضع قرارت بدلاً من الاحتفاظ بها على مدار العام، و نعود بعدها نستمر على انماطنا القديمة .. جُزءٌ من المشكلة نابعٌ من أننا لا نعرف كيف نحافظ على اهدافنا رُغم نواينا الحسنة لتحقيق تلك الأهداف . - رابط الدراسة : https://t.co/Haw7abrPKZ
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    January 1, 2023

  • Johann Van Tonder
    @itsme_jvt (Twitter)

    Approach-oriented goals had a stronger correlation to success than avoidance-oriented goals Approach-oriented = goals w positive outcomes, make us look and feel good Avoidance-oriented = goals to avoid failure and negative judgement from others https://t.co/Niyj6dD7mf
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    January 1, 2023

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  • Pon｜食と健康
    @PonNutr (Twitter)

    おめでとうございます。 新年の目標は立てましたか？わたしはこれからですが、毎年、1月の中でゆっくりと考えています。PLoS Oneの論文で、〜を止めるみたいな目標を立てるよりも、〜に取り組むという方がコミットメントが高いそうです！参考にしてください。 https://t.co/MgKdZEEJTd
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    January 1, 2023

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  • James ジェームズ
    @5HT2andJames (Twitter)

    People honoring a new year with increased motivation to change (i.e.resolutions) is a fascinating cultural concept. Oscarsson et al. wrote "A large-scale experiment on New Year's resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals." #Motivation
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    December 31, 2022

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  • Sari Peltomaa
    @SariPeltomaa (Twitter)

    RT @mikakorte: Miten uuden vuoden lupauksia toteutetaan käytännössä? Tätäkin on tutkittu ja vieläpä satunnaistetun koeasetelman avulla
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    December 31, 2022

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  • Mika Kortelainen
    @mikakorte (Twitter)

    Miten uuden vuoden lupauksia toteutetaan käytännössä? Tätäkin on tutkittu ja vieläpä satunnaistetun koeasetelman avulla
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    December 31, 2022

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  • Thomas Roulet
    @thomroulet (Twitter)

    RT @andre_spicer: Here is another new study which suggests it is better to set approach goals (eg. I want to run a half marathon) rather th…
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    December 31, 2022

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  • André Spicer
    @andre_spicer (Twitter)

    Here is another new study which suggests it is better to set approach goals (eg. I want to run a half marathon) rather than avoidance goals (eg. I want to stop being lazy). 4/n https://t.co/4Qmr1m9ujN
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    December 31, 2022

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  • 采
    @psychama (Twitter)

    新年の抱負について1年後のフォローアップで持続することに成功したと評価している人は55%。接近志向の目標の人の方が回避志向の目標の人よりも成功が多い。また何らかのサポートを受けた人も成功が多い。（Oscarsson et al., 2020, PLOS ONE）https://t.co/ecW7MBWUYV
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    December 31, 2022

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  • jd
    @ohimjustjd (Twitter)

    “there’s also empirical evidence from 2020 indicating that people with (mostly fitness-oriented) New Year’s resolutions were significantly more successful if they set approach-oriented goals rather than avoidance-oriented goals.” https://t.co/8DkegYdRtp
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    December 29, 2022

  • BEworks
    @BEworks (Twitter)

    Research spotlight! People were more likely to achieve their New Year's Resolutions when they focused on approaching something good rather than avoid something bad. https://t.co/vQjhxtmIDx #behavioralscience #newyearresolution2023 #behaviorchange #behavioraleconomics
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    December 28, 2022

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  • Visakan Veerasamy
    @visakanv (Twitter)

    RT @mckinleaf: @visakanv Some data on this! people are more successful at reaching "approach goals" than "avoidant goals" https://t.co/oIfV…
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    August 10, 2022

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  • McKinley Valentine
    @mckinleaf (Twitter)

    @visakanv Some data on this! people are more successful at reaching "approach goals" than "avoidant goals" https://t.co/oIfVIT5jWk and feel happier while they're doing it https://t.co/0NTGK0asio
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    August 10, 2022

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  • Aban.h
    @fkgb2568 (Twitter)

    RT @emadpsy: /شرکت کنندگان در گروه «اهداف رویکردی» حدود ۲۵ درصد بیشتر از گروه «اهداف اجتنابی» به اهداف مدنظر خود دست یافتند. Per Carlbring…
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    March 27, 2022

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  • zeynab
    @pishihbaz (Twitter)

    RT @emadpsy: /شرکت کنندگان در گروه «اهداف رویکردی» حدود ۲۵ درصد بیشتر از گروه «اهداف اجتنابی» به اهداف مدنظر خود دست یافتند. Per Carlbring…
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    March 21, 2022

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  • Emad.psy
    @emadpsy (Twitter)

    /شرکت کنندگان در گروه «اهداف رویکردی» حدود ۲۵ درصد بیشتر از گروه «اهداف اجتنابی» به اهداف مدنظر خود دست یافتند. Per Carlbring نویسنده مقاله اینگونه نتیجه می‌گیرد که به جای «توقف و ترک» کار، باید شروع به «انجام» کار کنید. منبع: https://t.co/YvUcctisuP https://t.co/ZlqB7LyWLt
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    March 21, 2022

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  • Eighty20 Fact-a-Day
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    Sources: https://t.co/r5jApc0RcD, https://t.co/n5yllmTLja, https://t.co/ev78BiCybg
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    January 27, 2022

  • Paul Hough
    @the_hough (Twitter)

    A large-scale experiment on New Year's resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals https://t.co/RDWodp0SA1 #goals
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    January 24, 2022

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  • Timo Frank
    @TimoFrankx (Twitter)

    @FochlerJafo20 @ChristianKeutel Falls du es wirklich drauf anlegen willst, hier gibt's ein paar Daten zu deiner Frage. Danke an @JanMultmeier ;) https://t.co/VWHVpl2H0a https://t.co/tCamQYPufK
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    January 12, 2022

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  • Sirpa Väisänen
    @SirpaVaisanen (Twitter)

    RT @anu_katriina: Uuden vuoden lupauksia on tutkittu: jopa puolet lupauksista pitää, ja todennäköisemmin jos lupaus on toiminnallinen (appr…
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    January 6, 2022

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  • Medicine and Health, University of Helsinki
    @HelsinkiUniMed (Twitter)

    RT @anu_katriina: Uuden vuoden lupauksia on tutkittu: jopa puolet lupauksista pitää, ja todennäköisemmin jos lupaus on toiminnallinen (appr…
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    January 4, 2022

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  • Ben Greenfield
    @bengreenfield (Twitter)

    For greater long-term success, focus on the do's, not the don't's, when you set your New Year's resolutions. Click here for more on this
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    January 3, 2022

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  • Sleepwell
    @SleepwellPrgm (Twitter)

    RT @anu_katriina: Uuden vuoden lupauksia on tutkittu: jopa puolet lupauksista pitää, ja todennäköisemmin jos lupaus on toiminnallinen (appr…
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    January 3, 2022

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  • Leena Saastamoinen
    @LKSaastamoinen (Twitter)

    RT @anu_katriina: Uuden vuoden lupauksia on tutkittu: jopa puolet lupauksista pitää, ja todennäköisemmin jos lupaus on toiminnallinen (appr…
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    December 31, 2021

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  • Dr. Simon A. Rego
    @psyd (Twitter)

    HT: @PerCarlbring! A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals https://t.co/vEBnpiNJE6 https://t.co/ZDo9NEBDF6
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    December 31, 2021

  • Pepe
    @hurumdara2 (Twitter)

    RT @anu_katriina: Uuden vuoden lupauksia on tutkittu: jopa puolet lupauksista pitää, ja todennäköisemmin jos lupaus on toiminnallinen (appr…
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    December 31, 2021

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  • Anu-Katriina Pesonen
    @anu_katriina (Twitter)

    Uuden vuoden lupauksia on tutkittu: jopa puolet lupauksista pitää, ja todennäköisemmin jos lupaus on toiminnallinen (approach) eikä vain asian välttämistä (avoidance). Elokuusta lähtien repsahdustahti kiihtyy - mutta onneksi Uusi Vuosi uusiutuu. https://t.co/pTEa4dt5xx
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  • Zeroverse
    @zeroverse_kate (Twitter)

    New year's resolutions 'more X good thing' rather than 'less Y' are more likely to stick, especially if you have support.  Here's to more
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    December 30, 2021

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  • Meadowlark Optics
    @MLOptics (Twitter)

    Resolve to succeed! A large-scale study from 2020 shows promise for those of us who want to turn over a new leaf. Look at the findings here- maybe you will want to get back in the game! https://t.co/LktQizmPbK #meadowlarkoptics #surprisingscience https://t.co/V3CUigVPcD
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    December 30, 2021

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  • Julianne Taylor, Nutritionist
    @juliannejtaylor (Twitter)

    RT @MikkiWilliden: #PLOSONE: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful tha ... https:…
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    December 29, 2021

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  • joshua lepretre
    @joshual1980 (Twitter)

    RT @MikkiWilliden: #PLOSONE: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful tha ... https:…
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    December 29, 2021

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  • Mikki Williden PhD
    @MikkiWilliden (Twitter)

    #PLOSONE: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful tha ... https://t.co/nn9YGc50RA
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    December 29, 2021

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  • NewYorkHealthWorks
    @NYHealthWorks (Twitter)

    Do New Years resolutions actually work? Here's the science. https://t.co/hHJzeaA5T4 #NewYearsResolution
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    December 27, 2021

  • Yuliana Soto
    @Yuliana_soto1 (Twitter)

    RT @SbmStudents: New Year’s resolutions may get a bad rap, but research from 2020 suggests over ½ of people kept their resolution. Tips on…
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    December 27, 2021

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  • SBM Students
    @SbmStudents (Twitter)

    New Year’s resolutions may get a bad rap, but research from 2020 suggests over ½ of people kept their resolution. Tips on making them stick? Try creating approach (not avoidance) oriented goals. Clink the link or scan the QR code for the full article: https://t.co/doNWIpylfz https://t.co/LqtL7bv0jK
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    December 26, 2021

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  • Paola Cecchi Dimeglio
    @HLSPaola (Twitter)

    A yearlong study in Sweden suggests that the key to making your New Year’s resolutions stick is all about the framing: add rather than subtract #behavioralscience #behavioraleconomics #nudge https://t.co/v3j22MQ5JJ
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    January 27, 2021

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  • Oscar H
    @_OscarHD (Twitter)

    #PLOSONE: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful tha ... https://t.co/LCrGUz4Hde
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    January 25, 2021

  • IMHCA IL Counselors
    @myimhca (Twitter)

    Today is #DitchNewYearsResolutionsDay. Check out this evidence-based approach to help beat the odds and stick with your resolution this year. https://t.co/cVEl0OLkHM https://t.co/NtGMhgO5bn
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    January 17, 2021

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  • Sophia Yen MD
    @teenmd (Twitter)

    RT @PamPeekeMD: Adopting a new dietary pattern can work IF people use:
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    January 13, 2021

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  • stenli stefan
    @stillstill6 (Twitter)

    RT @PamPeekeMD: Adopting a new dietary pattern can work IF people use:
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    January 12, 2021

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  • Tenderaxis by Synteric
    @tenderaxis (Twitter)

    RT @PamPeekeMD: Adopting a new dietary pattern can work IF people use:
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    January 12, 2021

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  • Pamela Peeke, MD MPH
    @PamPeekeMD (Twitter)

    Adopting a new dietary pattern can work IF people use:
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    January 12, 2021

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  • Ekrem Küçük
    @ekonomika46 (Twitter)

    RT @CABS_MDRC: Making some #NewYearsResolutions ? People are more likely to achieve their resolutions when they focused on approaching some…
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    January 6, 2021

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  • MDRC
    @MDRC_News (Twitter)

    RT @CABS_MDRC: Making some #NewYearsResolutions ? People are more likely to achieve their resolutions when they focused on approaching some…
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    January 6, 2021

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  • Center for Applied Behavioral Science (CABS)
    @CABS_MDRC (Twitter)

    Making some #NewYearsResolutions ? People are more likely to achieve their resolutions when they focused on approaching something good rather than avoiding something bad. @martinoscarss @PerCarlbring @profGerhardA https://t.co/lCVcId4pCI
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    January 6, 2021

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  • Johan Lim
    @DrJohanLim (Twitter)

    Do you have #NewYearsResolutions or know someone that has? Be sure to formulate them according to the findings of this RCT @PerCarlbring @PLOSONE on New Year’s resolutions and don't forget to share/retweet
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    January 1, 2021

  • WellCoachUK
    @WellCoachUK (Twitter)

    It's hard to erase behaviours Instead, it's easier to replace it with something else https://t.co/4i2iMPBarw #GoalSetting #NewYearResolutions #Wellbeing
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    January 1, 2021

  • Gab De Vera, XPS, CHPC L1
    @GabbDV (Twitter)

    So overall, it would be more helpful to add things rather than removing them! I wish you luck on your resolutions! Enjoy the food and drinks that you love, just take them in moderation though! Don't be to hard on yourself
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    December 31, 2020

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  • sarcastic_f
    @sarcastic_f (Twitter)

    Randomized study on New Year’s resolutions with n=1066 online participants. Odd that receiving "some support" was superior to the "extended support" condition (which did not differ from "no support") https://t.co/hJpmwefQYK
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    December 31, 2020

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  • Hypnosis NYC
    @JohnMongiovi (Twitter)

    The most popular New Year's Resolutions regard physical health, weight loss & eating habits. At a 1yr follow-up 55% sustained their resolutions. Approach-oriented goals were significantly more successful than avoidance-oriented. https://t.co/roNbYrMRNu
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    December 31, 2020

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  • Nick Moberly
    @nickmoberly (Twitter)

    RT @BEworks: 2/ Research spotlight! - People were more likely to achieve their #NewYearsResolutions when they focused on APPROACHING somet…
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    December 31, 2020

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  • Harvard Center for Health and Happiness
    @HarvardCenterHH (Twitter)

    Starting to plan New Year’s #resolutions? In a longitudinal study, Drs. @PerCarlbring, @profGerhardA et al. found that participants who had set #approach-oriented goals vs avoidance-oriented were most successful in sustaining their resolutions after 1 yr. https://t.co/SPZMQTGb43
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    December 31, 2020

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  • Kaitlyn M. Werner, PhD
    @kaitlynmwerner (Twitter)

    RT @BEworks: 2/ Research spotlight! - People were more likely to achieve their #NewYearsResolutions when they focused on APPROACHING somet…
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    December 31, 2020

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  • BEworks
    @BEworks (Twitter)

    2/ Research spotlight! - People were more likely to achieve their #NewYearsResolutions when they focused on APPROACHING something good rather than AVOIDING something bad (@martinoscarss, @PerCarlbring, @profGerhardA, & Rozental, 2020) https://t.co/vQjhxtmaNZ
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    December 31, 2020

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  • Gifted Analysts
    @GiftedAnalysts (Twitter)

    Carlbring, a professor who heads Stockholm University's Department of Psychology, knows a thing or two about making a New Year's resolution stick. He and his colleagues recently published a peer-reviewed study (https://t.co/U6WROXi5eo) on the topic.
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    December 30, 2020

  • Daniel Sanroque ☤
    @DSanroque (Twitter)

    RT @GacetaCienForen: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriente…
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    December 27, 2020

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  • Gac Ciencia Forense
    @GacetaCienForen (Twitter)

    A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals - https://t.co/A0eTKorYuZ
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    December 27, 2020

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  • Gerhard Andersson
    @profGerhardA (Twitter)

    https://t.co/JdSaqq1L0X
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    December 9, 2020

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Abstract Synopsis

  • A study explored New Year's resolutions and their success rates, finding that approach-oriented goals (like improving health) are more effective than avoidance-oriented ones (like avoiding junk food).
  • Participants were divided into three groups: one with no support, one with some support, and one with extensive support.
  • At a one-year follow-up, 55% of participants felt successful in keeping their resolutions, with the support group showing the highest success rates.