Hot streak! Inferences and predictions about goal adherence

• Published in: Organizational behavior and human decision processes Vol. 179; p. 104281
• Main Authors: Silverman, Jackie, Barasch, Alixandra P., Small, Deborah A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.11.2023
• Subjects: Behavioral tracking; Goal pursuit; Inferences; Open science; Patterns; Prediction; Streaks; Open science; Prediction; Streaks; Goal pursuit; Inferences; Patterns; Behavioral tracking

•Recent streaks of behavior convey meaning relevant for goal pursuit.•A recent streak signals greater commitment to the goal at hand.•Thus, a recent streak increases predictions of future goal adherence.•As a result, a streak decreases the perceived need for costly goal support tools.•People with st...