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FIRO-B Expressed vs Wanted Behavior: Understanding the Gap

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 20, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|7 min read
FIRO-B Expressed vs Wanted Behavior: Understanding the Gap

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References

  1. Schutz, W. C. (1958). FIRO: A Three-Dimensional Theory of Interpersonal Behavior. Rinehart.
  2. Waterman, J. A., & Rogers, J. (1996). Introduction to the FIRO-B in Organizations.
  3. Hammer, A. L., & Schnell, E. R. (2000). FIRO-B Technical Guide.

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