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The Strength Model of Self-Control

Baumeister, Roy F., Vohs, Kathleen D., Tice, Dianne M.·2007·Current Directions in Psychological Science

Abstract

Self-control is a central function of the self and an important key to success in life. The exertion of self-control appears to depend on a limited resource. Just as a muscle gets tired from exertion, acts of self-control cause short-term impairments (ego depletion) in subsequent self-control, even on unrelated tasks. Research has supported the strength model in the domains of eating, drinking, spending, sexuality, intelligent thought, making choices, and interpersonal behavior. Motivational or framing factors can temporarily block the deleterious effects of being in a state of ego depletion. Blood glucose is an important component of the energy.

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Authors
Baumeister, R. F., Vohs, K. D., & Tice, D. M.
Affiliations
  • Florida State University (US)
  • University of Minnesota (US)
Corresponding author
Baumeister, Roy F.
Venue
Current Directions in Psychological Science
Published
2007-12
Volume
16
Issue
6
Pages
351-355
ISSN
  • 0963-7214 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-8721
OpenAlex
W2108897328
Cited by
3,567
References
6
Citations by year
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FWCI
59.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Current Directions in Psychological Science (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Free Will and Agency
Keywords
self-control, strength model, ego depletion, resource constraints, self-regulation, blood glucose, motivation, framing effects, decision-making, eating and drinking behavior, spending behavior, sexual behavior

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