Ego-Goal Orientation

Ego-Goal Orientation refers to a mindset where a person measures their success by comparing themselves to others. If they perform well, it's to prove their superiority; if they do poorly, it may feel like a personal failure. This focus on winning or appearing better often motivates them to outperform others, but can also lead to feelings of shame or frustration if they don't succeed. In contrast, task-orientation emphasizes personal improvement and mastery. Ego-goal orientation influences how individuals approach challenges, performance, and feedback, shaping their motivation, persistence, and emotional responses in competitive or goal-setting contexts.