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  • Psychiatry
  • Developmental Science

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  • Effortful control (EC), also known as self-regulation, is the capacity to manage behavior, emotions, and cognition.
  • EC influences adaptive and adverse outcomes across various life domains in children, adolescents, and adults.
  • It is considered a transdiagnostic factor in internalizing and externalizing psychopathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of EC across the adult psychopathological spectrum.
  • To synthesize findings from literature published between 2008 and 2018 concerning EC and psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of studies published between 2008 and 2018.
  • Analysis of the role of EC in the development and manifestation of psychiatric disorders.

Main Results:

  • EC plays a significant role in a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, underscoring its transdiagnostic nature.
  • EC's influence can be directly causal or act as a mediator in the development of specific disorders.
  • Findings confirm EC's involvement across the psychopathological spectrum.

Conclusions:

  • Early assessment and intervention for EC can mitigate the risk of developing psychopathology.
  • Strengthening EC may be a crucial strategy for preventing and treating mental health conditions.
  • EC's transdiagnostic role necessitates its consideration in clinical practice and research.