Paper Title
Ego Depletion and Self-Regulation Failure: A Resource Model of Self-Control
Keywords
- Ego Depletion
- Self-Regulation Failure
- Self-Control
- Resource Model
- Impulse Control
- Limited Resources
- Decision-Making
- Behavioral Regulation
- Psychological Resilience
- Addiction Vulnerability
- Substance Abuse
- Emotional Replenishment
- Willpower
- Cognitive Fatigue
- Strength Model
- Regulatory Resources
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Publication Info
Volume: 27 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 281-284
Published On
May, 2006
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Abstract
Effective self-regulation is an important key to successful functioning in many spheres, and failed self-regulation may be centrally conducive to substance abuse and addiction. The program of research summarized here indicates that self-regulation operates as a limited resource, akin to strength or energy, especially insofar as it becomes depleted after use-leaving the depleted self subsequently vulnerable to impulsive and undercontrolled behaviors (including increased consumption of alcohol). The self's resources, which are also used for decision-making and active responding, can be replenished by rest and positive emotions.
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