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How does self-control develop throughout the week? : An Experience Sampling Design
Vos, Kayleigh (2022) How does self-control develop throughout the week? : An Experience Sampling Design.
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| Abstract: | This research aims to examine the relationship between trait (TSC) and state self-control (SSC). Self-control is a valuable trait that plays an important role in acquiring positive outcomes in life as well as avoiding negative ones. The development of SSC in particular and a possible effect of the day of the week is assessed, with an emphasis on the role of ego depletion and inhibitory self-control. The sample contained students who were 18 years or older. A moderately strong association was found between TSC and SSC, meaning that TSC is associated with SSC and how it plays a role in daily behavior. Results also showed that the day of the week does not influence someone’s level of SSC. It was observed that when someone reports high levels of goal-directed behavior and/or inhibiting impulses, their levels of ego depletion are also high. This was one of the first studies where ego depletion was observed in an uncontrolled setting. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/89584 |
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