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Mental contrasting instigates goal pursuit by linking obstacles of reality with instrumental behavior

Bibliographic Data

ID9006747
AuthorsAndreas Kappes (0000-0003-0867-6630, Universität Hamburg, corresponding author), Henrik Singmann (0000-0002-4842-3657, University of Freiburg), Gabriele Oettingen (0000-0002-6139-1493, New York University)
Year2012
Volume48
Issue4
Pages811-818
Publication date2012-02-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Experimental Social Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-1031 • E-ISSN: 1096-0465
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jesp.2012.02.002
OpenAlexW2157147515
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited22

Cognitive psychology · Control (management · Developmental psychology · Expectancy theory · Goal pursuit · Obstacle · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works26
Citations per year1,86
Citation span2012 - 2026 (15)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 24

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