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Agency
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Philosophy Psychology Social science
Theories
Action theory Self-determination theory Belief–desire–intention model
Processes
Decision-making Goal setting Goal pursuit Planning
Individual difference
Intentionality Goal orientation
Concepts
Action Goal (category) Intention (category) Locus of control Sense of agency Volition
Self
Self-agency Self-efficacy Self-concept Self-control Social identity theory
Free will
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Goal pursuit is the process of attempting to achieve a desired future outcome.^[1] This generally follows goal setting, the process of forming these desires.

^ Gollwitzer and Brandstatter (1997). "Implementation intentions and effective goal pursuit". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 73 (1): 186–199. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.730.7918. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.73.1.186.