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. 2010 Jun 1;34(2):133-143.
doi: 10.1007/s11031-010-9162-0.

Composition and consistency of the desired affective state: The role of personality and motivation

Adam A Augustine  1 , Scott H Hemenover, Randy J Larsen, Tirza E Shulman
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Composition and consistency of the desired affective state: The role of personality and motivation

Adam A Augustine et al. Motiv Emot. .

Abstract

Using longitudinal and experience sampling designs, the consistency and composition, and personality and motivational predictors, of the desired affective state are explored. Findings indicate that, while the desired affect is relatively malleable throughout one semester, it is relatively stable throughout 1 week. Personality and motivations/goals were related to the content of the desired affective state. Extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness were related to the content of the desired affective state. In addition, higher-order goals predicted the content of the desired affective state. Our results suggest that the content of the desired affective state may be largely dependent on personality, motivation, and, potentially, an interaction between personality and motivation.

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