Table 1. Aspiration Index: Sample Items and Scale Alpha (α) Reliabilities.

Aspirations	Sample Items	Time 1 Importance (α)	Time 1 Attainment (α)	Time 2 Attainment (α)
Close Relationships (Intrinsic)	To have deep, enduring relationships	.84	.83	.78
Community Involvement (Intrinsic)	To help others improve their lives	.92	.89	.91
Personal Growth (Intrinsic)	To grow and learn new things	.64	.79	.79
Physical Health (Intrinsic)	To be physically healthy	.86	.89	.90
Money (Extrinsic)	To be a wealthy person	.90	.85	.83
Fame (Extrinsic)	To be admired by many people	.85	.80	.77
Appealing Image (Extrinsic)	To achieve the look I've been after	.84	.77	.78