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Self- Concordance Model
The Self- Concordance Model is a model that looks at the sequence of steps that occur from the commencement of a goal to attaining that goal. It looks at the likelihood and impact of goal achievement based on the type of goal and meaning of the goal to the individual. Different types of goals impact goal achievement and the sense of well-being brought about by achieving the goal. The model breaks down factors that promote striving to achieve a goal and attaining that goal and the factors that connect goal attainment to changes in well-being. Goals that are pursued due to intrinsic values or are integrated into an individuals self-concept are called self-concordant goals. Because these goals have personal meaning to an individual and reflect an individuals self identity, self-concordant goals are more likely to receive sustained effort over time. In contrast goals that do not reflect an individuals internal drive and are pursued due to external factors (e.g social pressures) emerge from a non-integrated region of a person and are therefore more likely to be abandoned when obstacles occur.