Changing Me by Sacrificing for Thee: Motivated Sacrifice and Relationship-Induced Self-Concept Change
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Published online on May 30, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Ahead of Print.
People in romantic relationships sacrifice when they forego their own goals and needs in order to prioritize those of their partner. In doing so, individuals may engage in approach-motivated sacrifices in which they sacrifice to pursue desirable ...
People in romantic relationships sacrifice when they forego their own goals and needs in order to prioritize those of their partner. In doing so, individuals may engage in approach-motivated sacrifices in which they sacrifice to pursue desirable ...