Motivation and self‐regulation: The role of want‐to motivation in the processes underlying self‐regulation and self‐control

Werner, Kaitlyn M.; Milyavskaya, Marina

doi:10.1111/spc3.12425

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“…One possibility is that goal-level differences in motivation may lead to the initiation of multiple self-control strategies as opposed to a single self-control strategy. For example, if a student turned down an offer to skip class and did so because they enjoyed the class and considered the class important (i.e., want-to motivation: Werner & Milyavskaya, 2019) they may use a combination of self-control strategies as opposed to relying on a single strategy. Perhaps this person would use situation-selection by arriving to campus early, while using distraction to help further control their temptation (e.g., ignoring text messages).…”

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Nipping Temptation in the Bud: Examining Strategic Self-Control in Daily Life

Williamson

Wilkowski

2019

Pers Soc Psychol Bull

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Self-control is often thought to be reactive and focused solely on the inhibition of responses elicited by temptations. In two studies, we assessed whether self-control can instead (a) be planned and (b) target the antecedents of the response to temptation. We assessed self-control planning, four antecedent-focused self-control strategies (i.e., situation-selection, situation-modification, distraction, and reappraisal) and one response-focused strategy (i.e., response-inhibition). In both studies, we found that self-control planning predicted the initiation of self-control independently of temptation. Each antecedent-focused self-control strategy uniquely predicted goal-progress. Response-inhibition did not produce consistent effects on goal-progress. These studies provide evidence that people proactively initiate self-control by targeting the antecedents of temptation and that doing so supports goal-progress.

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confidence: 99%

Nipping Temptation in the Bud: Examining Strategic Self-Control in Daily Life

Williamson

Wilkowski

2019

Pers Soc Psychol Bull

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“…Some researchers draw distinctions between self-regulation and self-control, with self-regulation referring to almost any self-selected and goal-directed behavior, and selfcontrol referring to overcoming salient but maladaptive impulses (Hofmann, Schmeichel, & Baddeley, 2012). Research in child samples has most often focused on the latter and the two terms are often used interchangeably (e.g., de Ridder, Lensvelt-Mulders, Finkenauer, Stok, & Baumeister, 2012; also see Werner & Milyavskaya, 2019). A control-focused conception of self-regulation is the one that most commonly permeates educational curricula, as well as parents' and educators' acute concerns (Blair & Raver, 2015;Heaviside & Farris, 1993).…”

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Self-regulation in childhood as a predictor of future outcomes: A meta-analytic review.

Robson¹,

Allen²,

Howard³

2020

Psychological Bulletin

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This meta-analysis explores whether self-regulation in childhood relates to concurrent and subsequent levels of achievement, interpersonal behaviors, mental health, and healthy living. A comprehensive literature search identified 150 studies that met inclusion criteria (745 effect sizes; total n = 215,212). Data were analyzed using inverse-variance weighted random effects meta-analysis. Mean effect sizes from 55 meta-analyses provided evidence that self-regulation relates to 25 discrete outcomes. Results showed that self-regulation in preschool (∼age 4) was positively associated with social competency, school engagement, and academic performance, and negatively associated with internalizing problems, peer victimization, and externalizing problems, in early school years (∼age 8). Self-regulation in early school years was positively related to academic achievement (math and literacy), and negatively related to externalizing problems (aggressive and criminal behavior), depressive symptoms, obesity, cigarette smoking and illicit drug use, in later school years (∼age 13). Results also showed that self-regulation in early school years was negatively related to unemployment, aggressive and criminal behavior, depression and anxiety, obesity, cigarette smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, and symptoms of physical illness in adulthood (∼age 38). Random effects metaregression identified self-regulation measurement as the most important moderator of pooled mean effects, with task-based assessments and teacher-report assessments often showing stronger associations than parent-report assessments. Overall, findings from this meta-analysis provide evidence that self-regulation in childhood can predict achievement, interpersonal behaviors, mental health, and healthy living in later life.

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“…Justification refers to "making excuses for one's behavior, so the prospected failure is made acceptable for oneself"(p. 119) (De Witt Huberts, Evers, & De Ridder, 2013). Other studies also suggest that motivation and personal beliefs play a role in the exertion of self-control (Muraven & Slessareva, 2003;Vohs, Baumeister, & Schmeichel, 2012;Werner & Milyavskaya, 2019). The shifting priorities model describes that subjective values, added to the different options of a dilemma, can change over time and per situation.…”

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Exploring self-control of workers with a chronic condition: a qualitative synthesis

Bosma

Boot

Maaker

et al. 2019

European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology

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Working while having a chronic condition can be challenging. Self-control at work could play an important role for workers with a chronic condition in sustainable work participation. The aim of this qualitative synthesis is to profile elements of self-control at work and to gain insight in its exertion, from the perspective of workers with a chronic condition. Four databases were systematically searched for relevant articles from January 2007 to October 2017 (PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and CINAHL). Search terms were related to work, seven prevalent chronic conditions, subjective needs to continue working, and qualitative research. The included articles were thematically analyzed using ATLAS.ti. The search yielded 6,445 articles of which 17 studies were included. Four elements of self-control at work for workers with a chronic condition were identified: disclosure, finding a healthy balance, requesting work accommodations and support, and management of symptoms and limitations in the workplace. These elements of self-control at work for workers with a chronic condition are helpful in developing a strategy for occupational health professionals to support these workers in strengthening their selfcontrol and to facilitate sustainable employment.

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Motivation and self‐regulation: The role of want‐to motivation in the processes underlying self‐regulation and self‐control

Cited by 58 publications

References 95 publications

Nipping Temptation in the Bud: Examining Strategic Self-Control in Daily Life

Nipping Temptation in the Bud: Examining Strategic Self-Control in Daily Life

Self-regulation in childhood as a predictor of future outcomes: A meta-analytic review.

Exploring self-control of workers with a chronic condition: a qualitative synthesis

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