The Strength Model of Self-Control

2007/11/21 by Roy F. Baumeister, Kathleen D. Vohs, Dianne M. Tice · 14 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Behavioral Health and Interventions #Impact of Technology on Adolescents #Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

paper · doi:10.1111/j.1467-8721.2007.00534.x

openalex publication_date 2007/11/21 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29

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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