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Learning to control through culture: Explaining variation in the development of self-regulation
Emily J E Messer1, Hannah E Roome2, Cristine H Legare3
1Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University.
Psychological Review
|April 15, 2025
Summary
Understanding child self-regulation requires global data. Cultural influences, child-rearing, education, and stressors shape adaptive decision-making skills across diverse populations worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Self-regulation is crucial for goal-directed, adaptive decision-making.
- Developmental research on self-regulation often lacks global representation.
- Sociocultural contexts significantly influence self-regulation development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight how diverse cultural influences shape self-regulation development.
- To examine the impact of child-rearing, education, and stressors globally.
- To propose context-specific measurement recommendations for self-regulation.
Main Methods:
- Review of worldwide research on self-regulation development.
- Analysis of sociocultural factors impacting cognitive and motor skills.
- Empirical data synthesis from diverse populations.
Main Results:
- Cultural environments are key determinants of self-regulation.
- Child-rearing practices, educational settings, and stressors show varied impacts globally.
- Existing research is heavily biased towards unrepresentative communities.
Conclusions:
- A globally representative science of self-regulation is needed.
- Future research should prioritize diverse cultural contexts.
- Context-aware measurement is essential for accurate assessment.
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