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Direct linkMorgan, Jessica; Robinson, Oliver – Developmental Psychology, 2013
The present study examined adult age and sex differences in self-reported aspirations and personal meaning. Young, midlife, and older adults (N = 2,557) from the United Kingdom or United States completed an online survey of their aspiration striving, aspiration importance, and personal meaning (subscales of Purposeful Life, Exciting Life,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Concept, World Views, Quality of Life
Bauer, Jack J.; McAdams, Dan P. – Developmental Psychology, 2004
In 2 studies (125 college students and 51 adults), 2 forms of growth goals (exploratory and intrinsic) were compared with 2 forms of personality development (social-cognitive maturity and social-emotional well-being). Participants whose narratives of major life goals emphasized conceptual exploration were especially likely to have high levels of…
Descriptors: Personality Development, Maturity (Individuals), Well Being, Comparative Analysis
