Self-continuity is the subjective sense of connection between one's past and present selves (past–present self-continuity), between one's present and future selves (present–future self-continuity), or among one's past, present, and future selves (global self-continuity). We consider the motivational character of the three forms of self-continuity, their regulatory properties, and the internal or external factors that consolidate them. We also review their consequences for attitudes and judgments or decisions, motivation, intentions and behavior, and psychological and physical health. We further detail the psychological and behavioral benefits of self-discontinuity (i.e., a sense of disconnect among temporal selves). We next turn to the brain regions that are activated synchronously with self-continuity. We consider developmental perspectives on self-continuity, discuss collective self-continuity (along with its consequences and regulatory properties), and elaborate on cultural differences in self-continuity. This inaugural Annual Reviews chapter demonstrates the breadth, excitement, and sense of synergy among self-continuity researchers and points to promising research directions.

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 自连续性


自我连续性是一个人的过去和现在的自我之间（过去–现在的自我连续性）、一个人现在和未来的自我之间（现在–未来的自我连续性）或者一个人的过去、现在和未来的自我之间的主观联系感。全局自连续性）。我们考虑三种形式的自我连续性的动机特征、它们的调节特性以及巩固它们的内部或外部因素。我们还审查它们对态度、判断或决定、动机、意图和行为以及心理和身体健康的影响。我们进一步详细介绍了自我不连续性（即时间自我之间的脱节感）的心理和行为益处。接下来我们转向与自我连续性同步激活的大脑区域。我们考虑自我连续性的发展视角，讨论集体自我连续性（及其后果和监管特性），并详细阐述自我连续性的文化差异。首届年度评论章节展示了研究人员的自我连续性的广度、兴奋和协同意识，并指出了有前途的研究方向。