1. goal focus affects daily well-being
encouraging a focus on personally relevant intrinsic goals increases day to day well-being
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intrinsic goal focus is promoted by providing explanation, a supportive relationship & choice

2. social context affects goal choice
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Sheldon, K. M. and L. S. Krieger (2004). Does legal education have under-mining effects on law students? Evaluating changes in motivation, values, and well-being. Behav Sci Law 22(2):
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Sheldon, K. M. (2005). Positive value change during college: normative trends and individual differences. J Res Personal 39(2):
Grouzet, F. M., T. Kasser, et al. (2005). The structure of goal contents across 15 cultures. J Pers Soc Psychol 89(5):