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Self-control: toward systematic training programs.
1MCP/Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA. joestrayhorn@juno.com
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|January 22, 2002
Summary
Developing children's self-control is achievable through various psychosocial training methods. Key strategies include positive relationships, tailored challenges, consistent practice, and effective self-instruction techniques.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Self-control is crucial for children's development and success.
- Previous research suggests psychosocial interventions can foster self-control.
- This review addresses the efficacy of various training methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on methods for developing children's self-control skills.
- To identify effective psychosocial training strategies for improving self-control.
- To provide guidance on practical approaches to self-control development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on children's self-control training.
- Synthesis of findings from various psychosocial intervention approaches.
- Identification of common elements across successful self-control development programs.
Main Results:
- Positive, long-term relationships with supportive adults are vital.
- Graduated challenges matched to skill level enhance self-control.
- Consistent practice, positive modeling, and reinforcement are effective.
- Cognitive strategies like self-instruction and fantasy rehearsal aid development.
- Environmental control (removing temptations) and self-monitoring are important.
Conclusions:
- Psychosocial methods are effective for developing children's self-control.
- A multi-faceted approach combining relational, behavioral, and cognitive strategies is recommended.
- Continued research and application of these methods can significantly improve children's self-regulation skills.