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The path taken: Consequences of attaining intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations in post-college life

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Niemiec, Christopher P., Ryan, Richard M., Deci, Edward L.·2009·Journal of Research in Personality

Abstract

Life goals, or aspirations, organize and direct behavior over extended periods of time. The present study, guided by self-determination theory, examined the consequences of pursuing and attaining aspirations over a one-year period in a post-college sample. Results indicated that placing importance on either intrinsic or extrinsic aspirations related positively to attainment of those goals. Yet, whereas attainment of intrinsic aspirations related positively to psychological health, attainment of extrinsic aspirations did not; indeed, attainment of extrinsic aspirations related positively to indicators of ill-being. Also as predicted, the association between change in attainment of intrinsic aspirations and change in psychological health was mediated by change in the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Discussion focuses on the idea that not all goal attainment is beneficial; rather, attainment of aspirations with different contents relates differentially to psychological health.

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Registry

Crossref · 10.1016/j.jrp.2008.09.001

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82 of 82 references verified0 citation errors · 0 not checkable

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Claims the paper makes

68 Own result · 27 Own interpretation · 25 No full text of the sources · 22 Own method · 11 No basis given · 3 Not checked yet · 2 Supported · 2 Sources not found · 1 Supported so far · 1 Partly supported · accuracy not yet measured

  • It may state two separate claims as one. 43
  • Probably not a substantial claim. 26
  • The quote only partly states this claim. 1
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Life goals, or aspirations, organize and direct behavior over extended periods of time.

    “Life goals, or aspirations, organize and direct behavior over extended periods of time.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The post-college transition is a critical developmental period in which individuals can begin implementing the goals they have adopted and internalized.

    “This is a critical developmental period that marks people's transition into their adult identities and lives, as during this time individuals actually can begin to implement the goals they have adopted and internalized.”
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Every reported test result, recomputed from its test statistic and degrees of freedom. A result shows as not adding up only once an independent check has confirmed it.

  • Consistentt(132) = 2.39reported p < .05 · recomputed p = .018

    “t (132) = 2.39, p < .05”

  • Consistentt(141) = 2.24reported p < .05 · recomputed p = .027

    “t (141) = 2.24, p < .05”

  • Consistentχ²(147) = 251.19reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (147) = 251.19, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(155) = 262.52reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (155) = 262.52, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(258) = 507.18reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (258) = 507.18, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(260) = 507.93reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (260) = 507.93, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(269) = 512.59reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (269) = 512.59, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(9) = 4.65reported p = .86 · recomputed p = .864

    “χ2 (9) = 4.65, p = .86”

  • Consistentχ²(258) = 479.55reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (258) = 479.55, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(261) = 480.07reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (261) = 480.07, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(270) = 488.84reported p < .01 · recomputed p < .001

    “χ2 (270) = 488.84, p < .01”

  • Consistentχ²(9) = 8.77reported p = .46 · recomputed p = .459

    “χ2 (9) = 8.77, p = .46”

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Metadata

Authors
Niemiec, C. P., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L.
Affiliations
University of Rochester (US)
Corresponding author
Niemiec, Christopher P.
Venue
Journal of Research in Personality
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-06
Volume
43
Issue
3
Pages
291-306
ISSN
0092-6566 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2102234947
Cited by
509
References
98
Citations by year
2026: 15 · 2025: 31 · 2024: 22 · 2023: 26 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 26 · 2020: 40 · 2019: 39 · 2018: 42 · 2017: 38 · 2016: 22 · 2015: 32 · 2014: 41 · 2013: 31 · 2012: 28
FWCI
21.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Research in Personality (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Research Bank (Australian Catholic University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH053385)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Behavior and Motivation
Keywords
intrinsic aspirations, goal achievement, life goals, self-determination theory, mental health, ill-being, basic psychological needs, autonomy, competence, relatedness, coming of age

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