The Quest for Significance Motivates Self-Sacrifice

The present research examined the motivational underpinnings of self-sacrifice. Based on the quest for significance theory, we argue that individuals are propelled to self-sacrifice for a cause to achieve a sense of self-worth, particularly after experiencing a loss of significance. Results from 6 s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Motivation science 2016-03, Vol.2 (1), p.15-32
Hauptverfasser:	Dugas, Michelle, Bélanger, Jocelyn J., Moyano, Manuel, Schumpe, Birga M., Kruglanski, Arie W., Gelfand, Michele J., Touchton-Leonard, Kate, Nociti, Noëmie
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Female Human Male Motivation Prosocial Behavior Self-Esteem Self-Worth
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