Introduction
As a human being, we all have different kinds of personalities but there is always one common factor that characterises all of us and that is the need for closure. We all want to feel closure and completion to whatever we have started on our paths. We need closure in everything—from relationships to tasks that we set out to accomplish. If a particular task is left unfinished or a relationship left unattended to, we feel the need to get closure or at least feel like we have some resolution within ourselves. This need for closure or closure intentions has been studied in the area of psychology and it is referred to as ‘perceived closure’.
Perceived Closure
Perceived closure is referred to when an individual feels that they were able to gain some kind of closure or an end result to something that they initiated. This sense of closure typically comes in two form—emotional closure or behavioural closure.
In order to gain emotional closure, individuals typically need to experience a high feeling of fulfillment from the task that was completed or from the relationship that was attended to. Typically this closure is something that has been brought about through mutual agreement between the parties involved. Emotional closure can also be sought out by individuals who look for vindication by pursuing a wrongdoer or by taking something back from them.
Behavioural closure on the other hand is typically sought out by individuals who are looking for an end result from a particular situation. There is a sense of completion and resolution in this sense of closure. This can be achieved through the successful completion of a task or through the uncovering of new information that can be used to solve a problem. It is also possible to gain behavioural closure through learning how to prevent something similar from occurring in the future by developing strategies and action plans.
Closure Intention
Closure intention is defined as the driving force behind closure. The intention is the reason why an individual wants to seek out closure in the first place. This type of motivation is typically related to psychological factors such as autonomy, mastery, purpose, and the need to feel a sense of meaning in life. These psychological drives all serve as motivations for individuals in order to seek out closure in various aspects of their lives.
Conclusion
In conclusion, closure is an important part of our lives and perceived closure as well as closure intentions play an important role in this process. Perceived closure is typically sought out in the form of emotional or behavioural closure and closure intentions are typically related to psychological factors such as autonomy, mastery, purpose, and meaning in life. Closure is a valuable part of our lives and can help us find resolution and fulfilment.
