The Adaptive Dynamics of Goal Disengagement: Evidence from Longitudinal, Experimental, and Multimodal Research

Goal disengagement is a vital, dynamic process, enabling adaptation when goals become unattainable. The presentations highlight its complexity, with studies identifying distinct phases, potential cohort- or period-specific effects, and physiological indicators of disengagement. Together, these studies underscore disengagement as an adaptive, context-sensitive mechanism crucial for resilience and well-being.