Study summary
Implementation intentions and goal achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes
Peter M. Gollwitzer & Paschal Sheeran ·
Advances in Experimental Social Psychology
Meta-analysis on if–then plans (implementation intentions) and their effect on goal attainment and underlying processes.
Key points
Implementation intentions show a medium-to-large effect on goal attainment (d ≈ .65)
Effective for initiation, shielding, disengagement, and conserving resources
Greater accessibility of cue situations and more automatic action initiation
Main takeaways
- Implementation intentions show a medium-to-large effect on goal attainment (d ≈ .65)
- Effective for initiation, shielding, disengagement, and conserving resources
- Greater accessibility of cue situations and more automatic action initiation
Relevance for the app
Scientific basis for goal- and habit-oriented planning in the app
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