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  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Self-control is often attributed to willpower, but beliefs about self-control play a critical role.
  • Implicit theories of self-control can moderate performance.
  • Metacognition is increasingly recognized as central to self-control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in understanding self-control beliefs.
  • To highlight the impact of self-control beliefs on outcomes.
  • To emphasize lay beliefs about self-control as a research area.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on self-control beliefs.
  • Synthesis of findings on implicit theories and metacognition in self-control.
  • Identification of lay beliefs as a key, under-explored topic.

Main Results:

  • Self-control success depends on beliefs, not just willpower.
  • Implicit theories and metacognitive factors significantly impact self-control.
  • Lay beliefs represent a promising area for future research.

Conclusions:

  • Beliefs about self-control are a critical determinant of its success.
  • Further research into lay beliefs can enhance our understanding and application of self-control strategies.
  • Integrating metacognitive perspectives offers a more comprehensive view of self-control.