Journal of Applied Psychology 2022

Goal progress velocity as a determinant of shortcut behaviors.

Vincent Phan; Midori Nishioka; James W. Beck; Abigail A. Scholer

University of Waterloo

Abstract

= 395). Both studies provided support for our predictions. In sum, this research provides evidence to suggest that the experience of slow progress can lead to shortcuts not only by casting doubt on employees' perceived likelihood of meeting the goal but also by producing feelings of frustration. (PsycInfo Database Record

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10.1037/apl0001037

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