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Finding the "self" in self-regulation: The identity-value model.

Elliot T Berkman1, Jordan L Livingston1, Lauren E Kahn1

  • 1Department of Psychology and Center for Translational Neuroscience, University of Oregon.

Psychological Inquiry
|February 19, 2019
PubMed
Summary

The identity-value model (IVM) proposes that linking behaviors to personal identity increases their subjective value, thereby enhancing self-regulation. Interventions strengthening this perceived self-relevance can improve goal-directed actions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Economics

Background:

  • Psychological theories link self-regulation and identity.
  • A mechanistic account for improving self-regulation has been lacking.
  • Social psychology posits identity aspects hold subjective value.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the identity-value model (IVM) for self-regulation.
  • Propose interventions to improve self-regulation by increasing perceived self-relevance.
  • Explore the role of subjective value and neural systems in identity-based self-regulation.

Main Methods:

  • Define key constructs of the IVM.
  • Explicate the model and its boundary conditions.
  • Review existing literature for supporting evidence.

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Main Results:

  • Identity-relevant behaviors are more likely enacted due to higher subjective value.
  • Interventions increasing perceived self-relevance are hypothesized to improve self-regulation.
  • Changes in self-regulation are expected to be mediated by subjective value and neural systems.

Conclusions:

  • The IVM offers a novel framework connecting identity, value, and self-regulation.
  • Future research should address model-related questions to advance self-regulation studies.
  • Identity-based value integration is a potential mechanism underlying self-regulation.