The Gerontologist· 2021Q1
Socioemotional Selectivity Theory: The Role of Perceived Endings in Human Motivation
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Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (SST) posits that awareness of life's endings, such as aging or illness, shifts motivation towards prioritizing emotionally meaningful goals over exploration.
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