Self-continuity is the subjective sense of connection between one's past and present selves
(past–present self-continuity), between one's present and future selves (present–future self …

Despite extensive evidence that time perspective is associated with a range of important
outcomes across a variety of life domains (eg, health, education, wealth), the question of …

Abstract Thinking about what might have been—counterfactual thinking—is a common
feature of the mental landscape. Key questions about counterfactual thinking center on why …

Possible identities are the positive and negative identities one might hold in the future. This
chapter reviews what is known about the content and consequences of possible identities …

It is commonly suggested that reducing the psychological distance of climate change will
increase public engagement. However, extant studies are limited by their correlational …

Bringing together multiple sources of data and combining existing theories across language
teacher cognition, teacher education, second language motivation and psychology, this …

The aim of this chapter is to articulate the state of the art in the moral psychology of personal
identity. It begins by discussing the major philosophical theories of personal identity …

Goal-setting theory states that challenging, specific, and concrete goals (ie, subordinate
goals) are powerful motivators and boost performance in goal pursuit more than vague or …

Five studies explore how anticipating different types of personal change affects people's
perceptions of their own self-continuity. The studies find that improvements are seen as less …

The integration of digital and physical worlds, known as 'phygital', has led to the emergence
of hybrid consumption experiences (eg virtual reality, augmented reality, digital concierge …