A longitudinal investigation of trait-goal concordance on goal progress: The mediating role of autonomous goal motivation.
Amanda Marie MooreAnne Catherine HoldingJeremie Verner-FilionBrenda HarveyRichard KoestnerPublished in: Journal of personality (2019)
The selection of trait concordant personal goals is associated with autonomous goal motivation and greater goal progress. This research integrates Self-Determination Theory with trait theories of personality to enhance our understanding of variations in goal success.