Family

Gain better relations with immediate family

40%

Roommate

Change attitude or behavior of roommate

29%

Household

Clean room

52%

Friends

Make new friends

42%

Dating

Desire to date a certain person

24%

Sexual intimacy

Abstaining from sex

16%

Health

Diet and exercise

85%

Employment

Get a summer job

33%

Education

Go to graduate school

43%

Social activities

Gain acceptance into a campus organization

34%

Religious

Attend church more

51%

Financial

Pay rent or bills

  8%

Government

Change government policy

14%

Source: Information from Goetzman, E.S., Hughes, T., & Klinger, E., 1994.