The relation between goal adjustment, goal disturbance, and mental well-being among persons with multiple sclerosis

Damme, Stefaan Van; Kindt, Sara; Crombez, Geert; Goubert, Liesbet; Debruyne, Jan

doi:10.1080/08870446.2018.1556272

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“…As in the original study, the subscales were not found to be highly correlated with each other (.33, p < .01). Yet, a recent study by Van Damme et al (2019) found that while there was a high level of internal consistency in the goal-disengagement subscale (Cronbach's alpha was .89), it was lower for the goal reengagement subscale (Cronbach's alpha was .63).…”

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Psychometric Evaluation and Initial Validation of the Slovak Version of the Goal Adjustment Scale (GAS)

Ráczová¹,

Kačmár²,

Hricová³

2021

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The aim of this study was to pilot test the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Goal Adjustment Scale (GAS) in a student sample. The research sample consisted of 636 students (355 secondary school pupils and 281 university students). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the 2-factor structure (as correlating factors) in the Slovak version of the scale. The internal consistency estimates of two factors (goal disengagement and reengagement) were relatively satisfactory. Regarding the convergent validity, the negative correlations between goal disengagement and dispositional optimism (LOT-R), hope (Snyder's Hope Scale) and self-regulation (SRQ) have been found. Moreover, significant positive correlations were only found in the case of goal reengagement and pathway as a factor of dispositional hope. However, the study did not support the relationship between adjustment capacities and subjective well-being measured through the frequency of positive and negative emotions (SEHP). One of the limitations of the research was that the test-retest reliability was not tested. It is considered important to perform further validation of the GAS in the future as the current results are preliminary. Nevertheless, the GAS seems to be an efficient tool in detecting adjustment strategies in the case of obstacles in the goal achieving process.

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Psychometric Evaluation and Initial Validation of the Slovak Version of the Goal Adjustment Scale (GAS)

Ráczová¹,

Kačmár²,

Hricová³

2021

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“…In their review of the literature concerning goal adjustment in people with long-tern health conditions, such as cancer and stroke, Scobbie et al (2020) concluded that goal disengagement and goal reengagement had a positive association with recovery and well-being, although the findings for goal disengagement were mixed. In clinical studies ( Van Bost, Van Damme & Crombez, 2020 ; Van Damme et al, 2019 ) goal reengagement was positively associated with subjective QOL and life satisfaction. No effect of goal disengagement was found.…”

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“…Goal reengagement is the process of finding and engaging in new, more feasible goals, and may offer the satisfaction of fulfilling new meaningful goals. The benefits of goal adjustment strategies on well-being have been shown in the context of different chronic diseases, such as cancer ( Mens & Scheier, 2016 ), multiple sclerosis ( Van Damme et al, 2019 ), and hearing loss ( Garnefski & Kraaij, 2012 ). Similar results have been found in people with an ABI ( Van Bost, Van Damme & Crombez, 2020 ).…”

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Goal adjustment and well-being after an acquired brain injury: the role of cognitive flexibility and personality traits

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Damme

Crombez

2022

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Objective The tendency to flexibly adjust goals that are hindered by chronic illness is related to indicators of wellbeing. However, cognitive flexibility is often impaired in persons with an acquired brain injury (ABI), possibly affecting the ability to flexibly adjust goals. In this study we examined whether cognitive flexibility is positively related with the ability to disengage from goals to reengage with goals in persons with ABI. Second, we explored whether goal adjustment abilities are predictive of a unique proportion of the variance inabilities are predictive of quality of life and life satisfaction after controlling for personality traits. Method Seventy-eight persons with an ABI completed a set of questionnaires. Goal disengagement and goal reengagement were assessed using the Wrosch Goal Adjustment Scale (GAS). Indicators of wellbeing were measured with the European Brain Injury Questionnaire (EBIQ) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The percentage of perseverative errors on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) was used as an indicator of cognitive inflexibility. Big Five personality traits were assessed via the NEO Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI). Four hierarchical multiple regression analyses were then conducted. The first two analyses tested the effect of cognitive flexibility on goal adjustment tendencies. The second two analyses tested whether goal adjustment has a predictive value for life satisfaction and QOL beyond personality. Results Cognitive flexibility was positively related to goal reengagement, but not to goal disengagement. Goal reengagement was positively associated with both quality of life and life satisfaction after controlling for demographic, illness characteristics and personality factors. Goal disengagement was negatively related to life satisfaction. Conclusion Flexible goal adjustment abilities have a unique explanatory value for indicators of wellbeing, beyond personality traits. The findings indicate that in persons with lower cognitive flexibility, goal reengagement ability might be negatively affected, and should be taking into account during rehabilitation.

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“…A major focus of past research on TEN and FLEX is on coping with blocked goals due to aging and/or disability (e.g., multiple sclerosis; Van Damme et al, 2019). With age, goal pursuit is expected to exceed resources, and switching from tenacity to flexibility mode helps to regain an overall sense of efficacy, despite functional declines and losses (Bailly et al, 2012).…”

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High school students’ tenacity and flexibility in goal pursuit linked to life satisfaction and achievement on competencies tests.

Sahdra¹,

Ciarrochi²,

Basarkod³

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Journal of Educational Psychology

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Using the dual process theoretical framework (Brandtstädter & Rothermund, 2002), we examined whether the tendency to pursue goals tenaciously (TEN), in conjunction with the tendency to flexibly adjust one's preferences (FLEX), would be beneficial or detrimental for high school students' self-reported life satisfaction and achievement on tests of academic competencies. We used data from a sample of German high school students (N = 10,957) from the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS), and a combination of machine-learning-based psychometrics and latent structural equation modeling. The results showed that the interaction of TEN and FLEX was negatively associated with both outcomes of life satisfaction and test performance. Having high levels of both TEN and FLEX appear to have no benefit for students' life satisfaction and seem to be counterproductive for their achievement on competencies tests. The findings are consistent with the theory that having high levels of both TEN and FLEX would represent a regulatory dilemma in which the two tendencies work against each other. The results suggest the need for targeted interventions that build on students' personal strengths in tenacity or flexibility to minimize their regulatory dilemma of tenaciously pursuing goals while flexibly adapting them at the same time. Educational Impact and Implications StatementThe purpose of education is not just academic achievement but also the development of life skills that allow students to flourish. Tenacity and flexibility regarding life goals are such skills. In a large sample of high school students, we found that using tenacity and flexibility in conjunction was negatively associated with achievement on competencies tests and life satisfaction. The results suggest the need for targeted interventions that build on students' personal strengths in tenacity or flexibility with respect to goal strivings.

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The relation between goal adjustment, goal disturbance, and mental well-being among persons with multiple sclerosis

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Psychometric Evaluation and Initial Validation of the Slovak Version of the Goal Adjustment Scale (GAS)

Psychometric Evaluation and Initial Validation of the Slovak Version of the Goal Adjustment Scale (GAS)

Goal adjustment and well-being after an acquired brain injury: the role of cognitive flexibility and personality traits

High school students’ tenacity and flexibility in goal pursuit linked to life satisfaction and achievement on competencies tests.

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