Paper Title

Self-Control, Morality, and Human Strength

Authors

Profile picture of Roy F. Baumeister
Roy F. Baumeister
Profile picture of JULIE JUOLA EXLINE
JULIE JUOLA EXLINE

Keywords

  • Self-Control
  • Morality
  • Human Strength
  • Willpower
  • Self-Regulation
  • Behavioral Control
  • Virtuous Behavior
  • Social Standards
  • Impulse Control
  • Psychological Resilience
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Strength Model
  • Personal Well-Being
  • Social Adaptation
  • Cognitive Discipline
  • Habit Formation

Journal

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology External link

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DOI

DOI Icon 10.1521/jscp.2000.19.1.29

Publication Info

Volume: 19 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 29-42

Published On

March, 2000

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Abstract

Self-control refers to the self's ability to alter its own states and responses, and hence it is both key to adaptive success and central to virtuous behavior, especially insofar as the latter requires conforming to socially desirable standards instead of pursuing selfish goals. Recent evidence suggests that self-control operates like a strength: It is weaker after an exertion, replenishes with rest, and slowly becomes stronger with repeated exercise. It has multiple links to personal well-being and reduced social problems.

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