Psychologists have found out what everyone wants from life

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As a result of long-term research, the specialists of the pp. The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is an article about the results of their study of the main goals that manage a person in life. The result was more than 140 thousand words. After that, all concepts except those that can describe goals were excluded from the list. The list was greatly reduced, but it was huge.

then scientists conducted seven different studies, during which people were found out about these purposes, gradually reducing this list. As a result, there are only four basic concepts that have won the sympathy of all respondents. It is “avoidance of negativity”, “traditions”, “popularity”, “inclusivity.” “Inclusivity” means an impartial attitude towards events, themselves and other people. “Avoid negativity” is the desire to prevent the negative consequences of their actions. “Observance of traditions” involves the support of values ​​accepted in society, social institutions, commitment to its culture and religion.