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Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2021, 4(1); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2021.040117.

On the potential influence of setting goals on students' future development

Author(s)

Runze Kong

Corresponding Author:
Runze Kong
Affiliation(s)

Beijing Dongzhimen High School, Beijing, China

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Abstract

Goal setting is always noticed by the field of many in the field of psychology, education, economics, etc. It is so important that numbers of expert research it. From Locke, we know that goal-setting can lead to a positive impact on our future performance because we will use it more, more energy on our goals to achieve it. It is quite useful to study the goal-setting process in the field of education, especially for high school students. Goal-setting is a process that can make us act more efficiently. According to Locke, the goals might make us put more energy and attention to our goals. It will increase the extent of personal efforts and it is very helpful for the individuals to achieve their goal. 

Keywords

Setting goals, future developments, education, school students

Cite This Paper

Runze Kong. On the potential influence of setting goals on students' future development. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2021) Vol. 4, Issue 1: 85-91. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2021.040117.

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