Associations between actual and ideal self‐perceptions and anticipated pride among young adults. (5th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gilchrist, Jenna D.; Sabiston, Catherine M.; Kowalski, Kent C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of theoretical social psychology. Volume 3:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 127
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2018-11-05
• Subjects: Social psychology -- Periodicals; 302.05
• DOI: 10.1002/jts5.39
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2475-0387

Abstract

Abstract: This study examined associations between actual and ideal fitness‐related self‐discrepancies and anticipated pride. Participants ( N = 130) read a hypothetical scenario and were asked to anticipate their feelings of pride and provide reports of actual and ideal self‐perceptions. Actual and ideal selves accounted for 29% of the variance in anticipated pride. The congruence between actual and ideal selves was positively, linearly associated with anticipated pride ( b = 0.43, p < 0.001). When ideal selves were greater than actual selves, participants reported anticipating more pride ( b = −0.70, p < 0.001). Experiencing congruence between actual and ideal selves may be important cognitive appraisals related to the anticipation of pride.