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. abstract bibtex 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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