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Implementation intentions and goal achievement: a meta-analysis of effects and processes
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“Also, as reviewed by Gollwitzer and Sheeran (2006), adapting specific implementation intentions (“if-then”-plans rather than overall goal intentions) may have a strong effect on goal attainment.”
From How Study Environments Foster Academic Procrastination: Overview and Recommendations (2020) · cites this paper as Gollwitzer and Sheeran, 2006
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“For women with, or at risk of GDM, bridging this intention–behaviour gap is likely to require specific action planning alongside concise, credible and condition‐relevant guidance [53, 54].”
From Preconception Perceptions, Knowledge and Behaviours of Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Study (2026) · cites this paper as [53]
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“One encourages people to form realistic, concrete plans for how to implement their new health-related goals in specific situations (Gollwitzer & Sheeran 2006).”
From The Psychology of Change: Self-Affirmation and Social Psychological Intervention (2014) · cites this paper as Gollwitzer & Sheeran 2006
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“Gollwitzer and Sheeran (2006) found that implementation intentions had a positive effect on improving goal attainment in terms of achievements, relationships, and health, with a medium to large effect size [Cohen' d = 0.65 (95% CI = 0.6, 0.7)].”
From A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Mental Contrasting With Implementation Intentions on Goal Attainment (2021) · cites this paper as Gollwitzer and Sheeran (2006)
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“Studies show that implementing study intentions and plans enhances self-regulation and performance (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006;Schwinger & Otterpohl, 2017).”
From The Potential of Exam Wrappers in Higher Education Assessment Practice: Fostering Self-Efficacy Through Guided Self-Reflection (2025) · cites this paper as Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006
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“we synthesized the evidence across these studies, as implementation intentions are considered a domain‐general self‐regulation strategy applicable to a wide range of goals.”
From The effectiveness of implementation intentions in children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2026) · cites this paper as Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006
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“As recently reported in a meta-analysis, implementation intentions facilitate the attainment of all kinds of goals (e.g., academic, health, and interpersonal goals; Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006).”
From Implementation Intentions Facilitate Response Inhibition in Children with ADHD (2008) · cites this paper as Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006
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“This approach was informed by Mazar et al.'s (2018) and Gollwitzer and Sheeran's (2006) research on implementation intentions and plan-making as behavior change strategies.”
Developing Learning Agile Behavior
Harvey, V. S., & Prager, R. Y. (2021) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/oso/9780190085353.003.0006 · Cited by 4
The effect of implementation intention on speeding and acceleration overtime: A simulator study
Tekeş, B., & Özkan, T. (2021) · Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour · doi:10.1016/j.trf.2021.10.011 · Cited by 4
Unger, A., & Papastamatelou, J. (2021) · Current Psychology · doi:10.1007/s12144-021-02607-5 · Cited by 4
“Thus, there is support for the assumption that automatized if–then rules can be helpful to overcome ego-depletion and to enhance self-control respectively (Gollwitzer, 1999; Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006; Webb & Sheeran, 2003).”
BackgroundConroy, D. (2022) · Trials · doi:10.1186/s13063-021-05852-y · Cited by 5
“There are many interventional strategies incorporating defined BCTs which would apply to promoting wearing face coverings as a defined COVID-19 preventative behaviour including implementation intentions [53], self-monitoring and providing opportunities for social comparison [54–56].”
BackgroundHuizinga, F., Westerink, N.-D. L., Berendsen, A. J., Walenkamp, A., Greef, M. H. G. D., de Bock, G. H., Berger, M. Y., & Brandenbarg, D. (2022) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060098 · Cited by 4
Grandiose narcissism shapes counterfactual thinking (and regret): Direct and indirect evidence
Grundmann, F., Smallman, R., & Epstude, K. (2022) · Journal of Research in Personality · doi:10.1016/j.jrp.2022.104235 · Cited by 8
Motivation and Volition in Vocational Psychology: An Action Control Perspective
Broonen, J.-P. (2014) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-0773-1_5 · Cited by 4
The Use of Eye Tracking as a Research and Instructional Tool in Multimedia Learning
Scheiter, K., & Eitel, A. (2017) · IGI Global eBooks · doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-3822-6.ch035 · Cited by 4
An alternative goal-setting technique for addictive behaviour interventions: The Chronos Approach
Staiger, P. K., & Liknaitzky, P. (2021) · Clinical Psychologist · doi:10.1080/13284207.2021.1923129 · Cited by 4
Schelleman‐Offermans, K., Ruiter, R. A. C., & Massar, K. (2022) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.832447 · Cited by 7
“intentions and increasing their confidence to actually overcome barriers or avoid difficulties on their way to their goal(s) (increasing efficacy and resilience) (42).”
BackgroundDo Goal Setting and Implementation Intentions Affect Detachment and Next-Day Fatigue?
van Eerde, W., Uitdewilligen, S., Hulsheger, U. R., & Schreurs, B. H. J. (2022) · Occupational Health Science · doi:10.1007/s41542-022-00135-7 · Cited by 5
“They have been shown to be effective in achieving goals in different settings (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006; Webb & Sheeran, 2006).”
BackgroundMethodInfluentialVitamins for Psychological Growth
Soenens, B., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2023) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/oso/9780197662359.003.0016 · Cited by 4
Vansteenkiste, M., & Soenens, B. (2023) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/oso/9780197662359.003.0056 · Cited by 4
The Unconscious Sources of Motivation and Goals
Bargh, J. A., & Gollwitzer, P. M. (2023) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/oso/9780197662359.003.0030 · Cited by 5
Self-citationCognitions and Emotions Energize and Sustain Motivation
Schunk, D. H. (2023) · Oxford University Press eBooks · doi:10.1093/oso/9780197662359.003.0037 · Cited by 6
Brown, P. M., George, A. M., van Boxtel, J. J. A., & Lewis, A. (2023) · Traffic Injury Prevention · doi:10.1080/15389588.2023.2218509 · Cited by 4
“In the future, being presented with the specific situation (traffic jam) should cue the associated response for responding to the temptation to use a SWD (Gollwitzer and Sheeran 2006).”
BackgroundMental simulation of future possibilities: Preparing for action or protecting the self?
Sjåstad, H., & Bø, S. (2023) · Possibility Studies & Society · doi:10.1177/27538699231187617 · Cited by 6
“Despite the general problem of the intention-behavior gap, many simulated future events do eventually turn into actual behavior within the next year (Spreng & Levine, 2013), and making action-oriented plans seems to be especially effective for successful goal pursuit (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006).”
BackgroundElliott, E., & Cassidy, T. (2024) · Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry · doi:10.15406/jpcpy.2024.15.00763 · Cited by 4
Self-Service Technology Use by Older Adults: Moderating Effects of Need for Interaction
Kumalasari, R. A. D., Raharjo, K., Kusumawati, A., & Sunarti, S. (2024) · KnE Social Sciences · doi:10.18502/kss.v9i11.15802 · Cited by 4
“However, individual differences may moderate the relationship between behavioral intention and Behavior [23,24].”
Background
Metadata
- Authors
- Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P.
- Affiliations
- University of Sheffield (GB)
- Venue
- Advances in Experimental Social Psychology
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Published
- 2006
- Pages
- 69-119
- ISSN
- 0065-2601 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W1818536883
- Cited by
- 3,236
- References
- 166
- Citations by year
- 2026: 142 · 2025: 150 · 2024: 192 · 2023: 251 · 2022: 178 · 2021: 196 · 2020: 256 · 2019: 177 · 2018: 185 · 2017: 168 · 2016: 189 · 2015: 188 · 2014: 174 · 2013: 161 · 2012: 144
- FWCI
- 243.46
- Type
- book chapter
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- nbn-resolving.de
- Licence
- cc-by-nc-nd
- Locations
- Advances in experimental social psychology (publishedVersion)
- KOPS (University of Konstanz) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
- Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › General Decision Sciences › Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Keywords
- implementation intentions, goal achievement, goal pursuit, self-regulation, goal-directed behavior
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