Self-control as a mechanism for controlling aggression: A study in the context of sport competition

Sofia, Rui; Cruz, J.

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2015.08.025

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“…Consistent with this theory, self-control is shown to be negatively correlated with aggression (Winstok, 2009;Denson et al, 2012;Keatley et al, 2017). Furthermore, individuals with high self-control are less likely to express aggressive intentions or inclinations than those with low self-control (DeWall et al, 2007;Sofia and Cruz, 2015). As self-control is shown to be associated with both childhood maltreatment and aggression, it is possible that self-control plays a mediating role in the relationship between them, which is implied in previous studies.…”

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Childhood Maltreatment Is Associated With Aggression Among Male Juvenile Delinquents in China: The Mediating Effects of Callous-Unemotional Traits and Self-Control

Xie

et al. 2020

Front. Psychol.

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Background: Aggression is an important risk factor for delinquency and crime in adolescents. Previous studies have indicated that childhood maltreatment plays an important role in the development of aggression. However, whether the effect could be mediated by other factors is still unknown. Evidence suggests that callous-unemotional (CU) traits and self-control may be candidate mediators in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and aggression.

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confidence: 64%

Childhood Maltreatment Is Associated With Aggression Among Male Juvenile Delinquents in China: The Mediating Effects of Callous-Unemotional Traits and Self-Control

Xie

et al. 2020

Front. Psychol.

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“…In this study, the intrinsic relationship between self-control and aggressive behavior in boxers validates the integrative cognitive model of aggression. Several studies have shown that self-control has the ability to change and constrain aggressive behavior (Denson et al, 2011; Sofia and Cruz, 2015). As a major applied and practical implication, integrating strategies and skills to strengthen self-control capacity and resources (e.g., Duckworth et al, 2014) would certainly be a useful and potential way to tackle the problem of aggression in sport competition, particularly under the stress and pressure situations occurring in sport competition.…”

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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Aggressive Behavior in Boxers: The Mediating Role of Self-Control

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Aggressive behavior has been one of the core issues in sports psychology, whereas boxers’ aggressive behavior has received limited attention. Although some literature reported that self-efficacy is related to aggressive behavior, the mechanism whereby self-efficacy affects aggressive behavior remains unclear. The present study investigated the relationship between self-efficacy and aggressive behavior, as well as the effect of self-control as a mediating factor. This study uses the Self-efficacy Scale for Athletes, the Self-control Questionnaire for Athletes, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire. This relationship is explored through self-reported measures from N = 414 Chinese professional boxers, n = 243 were male and n = 171 were female, the average age was M = 17.72 years (SD = 3.147), the participants, the average number of years of exercise was M = 3.89 years (SD = 2.734); Results showed that male boxers reported greater aggression than female boxers; It was found that the self-efficacy and self-control improved as age of the participants increased; The higher the level of competition, the higher levels of self-efficacy and self-control; Self-efficacy was negatively related with aggressive behavior and positively correlated with self-control. Self-control was also negatively correlated with aggressive behavior among boxers. Self-control had a full mediating effect on the relationship between self-efficacy and aggressive behavior.

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“…High self-control can bring an array of benefi ts for the individual and for society, ranging from better health and satisfying relationships to less criminal and aggressive behavior (e.g., Denson, Capper, Oaten, Friese, & Schofi eld, 2011;DeWall, Baumeister, Stillman, & Gailliot, 2007;Moffi tt et al, 2010;Pratt & Cullen, 2000;Salmon, Fennis, de Ridder, Adriaanse, & de Vet, 2014;Sofi a & Cruz, 2015;Tangney, Baumeister, & Boone, 2004). Recently, Galla and Wood (2015) observed that adolescents with high SC capacity reported lower stress severity, fewer daily stressors and used more problem-focused coping, buffering emotional reactions to stress.…”

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Giving in to Temptation”: Self-Control as a Valuable But Limited Resource?

Sofia

Fernando

2016

Temas Psicol.

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Life constantly challenges us with temptations that we have to resist to follow the rules of society and achieve our goals. The strength model of self-control (SC) posits that SC capacity relies on limited mental energy that can be depleted. In the present review article, we analyze and explore past and current research on the SC construct. Departing from different approaches to the conceptualization and operationalization of the SC construct, we review and synthetize the major fi ndings on the strength model of SC and on the ego depletion effect. We also review past and new fi ndings on both the benefi ts, mainly for life outcomes, and the costs of SC failures. Next, we present and discuss some recent alternative and complementary approaches to current SC perspectives. Finally, we conclude by presenting some theoretical and empirical considerations and implications in an attempt to encourage future research and applied intervention in the broad fi eld of SC.

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Self-control as a mechanism for controlling aggression: A study in the context of sport competition

Cited by 19 publications

References 35 publications

Childhood Maltreatment Is Associated With Aggression Among Male Juvenile Delinquents in China: The Mediating Effects of Callous-Unemotional Traits and Self-Control

Childhood Maltreatment Is Associated With Aggression Among Male Juvenile Delinquents in China: The Mediating Effects of Callous-Unemotional Traits and Self-Control

The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Aggressive Behavior in Boxers: The Mediating Role of Self-Control

Giving in to Temptation”: Self-Control as a Valuable But Limited Resource?

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