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    Why not give up? A study on the role of resourcefulness in goal pursuit

    Year: 2016, 2016
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Smith, Patricia, Thesis advisor (ths): Kennett, Deborah, Degree committee member (dgc): Summerfeldt, Laura, Degree committee member (dgc): Coughlan, Rory, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Past research suggests that taking a process oriented approach, setting clear and concrete goals, and using both conscious planning and proactive coping are the best methods to be successful with goal pursuit. Also the literature has found that individuals scoring higher in general resourcefulness tend to be more successful at achieving goals than their less resourceful counterparts. My… more