High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success. Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. J Pers, 72(2):271–324, 2004.
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What good is self-control? We incorporated a new measure of individual differences in self-control into two large investigations of a broad spectrum of behaviors. The new scale showed good internal consistency and retest reliability. Higher scores on self-control correlated with a higher grade point average, better adjustment (fewer reports of psychopathology, higher self-esteem), less binge eating and alcohol abuse, better relationships and interpersonal skills, secure attachment, and more optimal emotional responses. Tests for curvilinearity failed to indicate any drawbacks of so-called overcontrol, and the positive effects remained after controlling for social desirability. Low self-control is thus a significant risk factor for a broad range of personal and interpersonal problems.
@Article{Tangney2004,
  author      = {Tangney, June P. and Baumeister, Roy F. and Boone, Angie Luzio},
  journal     = {J Pers},
  title       = {High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success.},
  year        = {2004},
  number      = {2},
  pages       = {271--324},
  volume      = {72},
  abstract    = {What good is self-control? We incorporated a new measure of individual
	differences in self-control into two large investigations of a broad
	spectrum of behaviors. The new scale showed good internal consistency
	and retest reliability. Higher scores on self-control correlated
	with a higher grade point average, better adjustment (fewer reports
	of psychopathology, higher self-esteem), less binge eating and alcohol
	abuse, better relationships and interpersonal skills, secure attachment,
	and more optimal emotional responses. Tests for curvilinearity failed
	to indicate any drawbacks of so-called overcontrol, and the positive
	effects remained after controlling for social desirability. Low self-control
	is thus a significant risk factor for a broad range of personal and
	interpersonal problems.},
  groups      = {Scales and tests},
  institution = {Department of Psychology, Case Western Reserve University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, USA.},
  keywords    = {Adolescent; Adult; Behavior; Choice Behavior; Educational Status; Emotions; Female; Humans; Internal-External Control; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Mental Health; Middle Aged; Reproducibility of Results; Self Concept; Self Efficacy; Social Adjustment},
  language    = {eng},
  medline-pst = {ppublish},
  pmid        = {15016066},
  timestamp   = {2016.01.05},
}

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