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Motivation and self‐regulation: The role of want‐to motivation in the processes underlying self‐regulation and self‐control

Volume: 13, Issue: 1
Published: Dec 11, 2018
Abstract
Research on self‐regulation has largely focused on the idea of effortful self‐control, which assumes that exerting willpower will lead to greater success. However, in recent years, research has challenged this perspective and instead proposes that effortless self‐regulation is more adaptive for long‐term goal pursuit. Taking into consideration the burgeoning literature on effortless self‐regulation, here we propose that motivation—or the reasons...
Paper Details
Title
Motivation and self‐regulation: The role of want‐to motivation in the processes underlying self‐regulation and self‐control
Published Date
Dec 11, 2018
Volume
13
Issue
1
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