Validation and German Translation of the Maximizing ScaleAbstract: The current paper provides a German translation of the maximizing scale, originally presented by Schwartz et al. (2002). The maximizing scale assesses the individual tendency to strive ...
Regret and regret regulation were studied using a weeklong web-based diary method. 108 participants aged 19 to 89 years reported regret for a decision made and a decision to be made. They also reported the extent to which they used strategies to prevent ...
Where to find the sweet grapes? Developmental and motivational perspectives on adaptive functions of regretAbstract. Mechanisms and adaptive functions of regret are discussed in the context of cognitive dissonance theory, counterfactual thinking, and ...
Most studies examining decision-making processes are conducted in English. As a result, the majority of scales that are used to measure relevant constructs are unavailable in other languages. The Regret Scale (Schwartz, Ward, Monterosso, Lyubomirsky, ...
The present study examined the relationship between two types of chronic procrastination and 12 varied life domains in which individuals report regret. Subjects were 2,887 adults (1,776 women and 1,111 men; M age = 38.63 years; SD = 14.35) from across the ...
Abstract. A critical question is whether the same decision-making processes underlie task performance with hypothetical and real money as rewards. Across two studies, we administered the Balloon Analogue Risk Task to healthy young adults ...
Counterfactual thoughts predominantly occur in response to failed goal pursuit. The primary function of self-related counterfactuals seems to be correction of specific behaviors and preparation for future successful goal attainment. In the present article ...
Abstract: Does working hard take the sting out of regret following failure or does working hard increase feelings of regret? The present research finds that neither of these views is correct. Rather, the results of both experiments found that regret was ...