Identity Over Time: Perceived Similarity Between Selves Predicts Well-Being 10 Years Later

Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 160 - 167
Published: Apr 23, 2019
Abstract
When individuals feel similar to their future self, they are more likely to delay present gratification and make plans for the long run. But do these feelings of similarity actually correspond with heightened well-being for the future self? Theoretically, making patient decisions in the present could lead to a future self who is better off and thus more satisfied. Alternatively, perceived overlap with the future self could cause people to...
Paper Details
Title
Identity Over Time: Perceived Similarity Between Selves Predicts Well-Being 10 Years Later
Published Date
Apr 23, 2019
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
160 - 167
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