Psychologists have found out what everyone wants from life

As a result of a long-term study, experts identified four main life goals that guide most people.

American psychologists published an article in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology about the results of their study of the main goals that guide people in life.

First, experts compiled a list of words that native English speakers use to describe their behavior or actions, as well as the motives for certain actions. As a result, more than 140 thousand words came out. After that, all concepts except those that can be used to describe goals were excluded from the list. The list was greatly reduced, but it was still huge.

Then the scientists conducted seven different studies, during which they found out the opinion of people about these goals, gradually shortening this list. As a result, only four main concepts remained, which won the sympathy of all respondents. These are "avoidance of negativity", "traditions", "popularity", "inclusiveness".

"Popularity" encompasses various goals that are related to this concept - it can be the desire for money, power, the desire for perfection. "Inclusiveness" means an unbiased attitude towards events, oneself and other people. "Avoidance of negativity" is the desire to avoid negative consequences of one's actions. "Adherence to traditions" implies the support of values ​​accepted in society, social institutions, commitment to one's culture and religion.