This paper explores the impact of sharing goals with an audience on individuals' initial goal setting. While previous research focused on the positive effects on performance, little attention has been given to how the goal audience influences the setting of initial goals. The paper proposes that the presence of a goal audience may lead individuals to set either higher or lower goals compared to private settings. Moderators such as individuals' approach and avoidance temperament, previous performance, and affect are suggested to influence this relationship. The research contributes to current research by providing insights into the nuanced dynamics of goal audience influence on goal setting.
