Self-believers are self-motivated; self-doubters are not

doi:10.1016/0191-8869(92)90070-6

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Self-believers are self-motivated; self-doubters are not

Published Apr 1, 1992 · B. Tuckman, T. Sexton

Personality and Individual Differences

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Key takeawaySelf-believers perform well and are unaffected by external conditions, while self-doubters perform poorly and need structured situations for goal-setting and feedback.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Self-believers are self-motivated; self-doubters are not

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