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- Title
High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success.
- Authors
Tangney, June P; Baumeister, Roy F; Boone, Angie Luzio
- Abstract
What good is self-control? We incorporated a new measure of individual differences in self-control into two large investigations of a broad spectrum of behaviors. The new scale showed good internal consistency and retest reliability. Higher scores on self-control correlated with a higher grade point average, better adjustment (fewer reports of psychopathology, higher self-esteem), less binge eating and alcohol abuse, better relationships and interpersonal skills, secure attachment, and more optimal emotional responses. Tests for curvilinearity failed to indicate any drawbacks of so-called overcontrol, and the positive effects remained after controlling for social desirability. Low self-control is thus a significant risk factor for a broad range of personal and interpersonal problems.
- Publication
Journal of personality, 2004, Vol 72, Issue 2, p271
- ISSN
0022-3506
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00263.x