Goal Persistence
Dimension 7 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Goal Persistence measures a person's tendency to sustain effort, stay engaged with aims, and continue working through obstacles until progress or completion is reached. It encompasses perseverance, disciplined follow-through, and confidence in solving problems through continued effort.
evidence final name · Stick Goals
Minimal Goal Persistence
Expressions activating this band show little to no clear evidence of sustained goal-directed effort or perseverance, often focusing on unrelated topics or only diffuse agency without commitment to follow-through.
Moderate Goal Persistence
Expressions activating this band describe a workable capacity to stay focused, manage demands, and pursue goals with effort and self-control, though follow-through can be inconsistent when setbacks or temptations arise.
High Goal Persistence
Expressions activating this band describe steady commitment to goals, active problem solving, and continued effort despite difficulty, discouragement, or repeated obstacles. Persistence is experienced as sticking with aims until a solution, progress, or completion is achieved.
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Low Stick Goals: Content characterized by information, identity, theft, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect stick goals at this level.
Moderate Stick Goals: Content characterized by effort, goals, stick, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect stick goals at this level.
High Stick Goals: Content characterized by try, get, continued, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect stick goals at this level.