Goal Orientation

Goal orientation refers to a person’s mindset or attitude toward learning and performance. It influences how they approach tasks, whether they focus on achieving success, improving their skills, or avoiding failure. For example, some people aim to excel and view challenges as opportunities to grow (learning goal orientation), while others focus on demonstrating their ability to others (performance goal orientation). Recognizing goal orientation helps understand motivation, effort, and persistence in various activities, such as work or study, and can guide strategies to foster growth and resilience.