The Strength Model of Self-Control

Roy F. Baumeister; Kathleen D. Vohs; Dianne M. Tice

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8721.2007.00534.x

journal article Dec 01, 2007

The Strength Model of Self-Control

Roy F. Baumeister

Kathleen D. Vohs Dianne M. Tice

Current Directions in Psychological Science Vol. 16 No. 6 pp. 351-355 · SAGE Publications

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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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Published: Dec 01, 2007
Vol/Issue: 16(6)
Pages: 351-355
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Authors

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Roy F. Baumeister

Florida State University

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Kathleen D. Vohs

University of Minnesota

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Dianne M. Tice

Florida State University

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Roy F. Baumeister, Kathleen D. Vohs, Dianne M. Tice (2007). The Strength Model of Self-Control. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16(6), 351-355. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2007.00534.x

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