The review reports that connecting possible selves to concrete strategies is an essential precursor to positive behavior, beyond merely holding possible selves¶

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q1 i? Having possible selves alone is insufficient for self-regulation; linking them to concrete strategies precedes positive behavior, and perceived social group norms also shape strategy enactment. → Nagaoka 2014

Evidence¶

Nagaoka 2014¶

Nagaoka, J., Farrington, C. A., Ehrlich, S. B., with Johnson, D. W., Dickson, S., Heath, R., & Mayo, A. (2014). A Framework for Developing Young Adult Success in the 21st Century: White Paper — Defining Young Adult Success. University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research Working Paper. https://consortium.uchicago.edu/publications/framework-developing-young-adult-success-21st-century

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The white paper attributes to Oyserman and James (2011) that "connecting possible selves to concrete strategies" is an essential precursor to positive behavior. It also reports, citing Oyserman and colleagues, that perceived social group norms shape strategy enactment. Second-hand narrative attribution, no effect size.

"However, having a sense of possible selves is not enough for individuals to be able to self-regulate; connecting possible selves to concrete strategies for attaining them is an essential precursor to displaying positive behaviors (Oyserman & James, 2011)."

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