APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Authenticity Is a Goal-Directed Phenomenon: The Role of Social Approval and Self-Concept Clarity
- Rachel Venaglia
University of Maryland, College Park - Edward Lemay
University of Maryland
Abstract
An ecological momentary assessment methodology was utilized to examine how social perceptions and goals shape future authenticity. Participants formed stronger goals to be authentic when they perceived social approval, and these goals predicted more authenticity during their next reported interaction.
Motivation
