Abstract
Self-control has been established as an important factor in various domains of life, significant for general well-being; thus, a self-induced lack of self-control may prove detrimental for well-being. Self-induced lack of self-control may stem from implicit beliefs about self-control as a limited resource, but research has shown this belief to be unwarranted. Furthermore, it has been shown that a belief about self-control resources as unlimited has a positive effect on many domains in life and ultimately on well-being. This study addresses the question of antecedent beliefs about self-control resources and proposes personal Grip on Life, defined as skill-based goal setting and goal approaches, as a possible antecedent. This points to development of interventions altering a limited belief to an unlimited belief based on empowerment of one's Grip on Life.
| Translated title of the contribution | Greb om tilværelsen som mulig antecedant for selvkontrol-overbevisning interagerer med trivsel og oplevet stress |
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| Original language | English |
| Journal | Scandinavian Journal of Psychology |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 185-192 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 0036-5564 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Grip on Life
- perceived stress
- self-control beliefs
- well-being