Životni ciljevi i dobrobit: je li za sreću važno što želimo?
Life Goals and Well-Being: Are Aspirations Important for Happiness?

Summary/Abstract: Drawing on Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1991; Sheldon & Kasser, 1998), the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic life goals, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and well-being was explored in a sample of 439 freshmen from four different faculties. Three models were examined by structural equation modeling: for goal importance, for present attainment of goals, and for future goals attainment. Specifically, four hypotheses were tested: (1) life goals can be divided into two categories, extrinsic and intrinsic, (2) only intrinsic goals enable satisfaction of basic psychological needs, (3) personal well-being is a direct function of the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and (4) intrinsic goals have an indirect effect on well-being, mediated by satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and extrinsic goals have a direct effect on well-being. The hypothesized relationships were confirmed. The results of the study are consistent with past research and provide support for self-determination theory.

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