Original paper
Self‐regulation strategies improve self‐discipline in adolescents: benefits of mental contrasting and implementation intentions
Abstract
Adolescents struggle with setting and striving for goals that require sustained self‐discipline. Research on adults indicates that goal commitment is enhanced by mental contrasting (MC), a strategy involving the cognitive elaboration of a desired future with relevant obstacles of present reality. Implementation intentions (II), which identify the action one will take when a goal‐relevant opportunity arises, represent a strategy shown to increase...
Paper Details
Title
Self‐regulation strategies improve self‐discipline in adolescents: benefits of mental contrasting and implementation intentions
Published Date
Jan 1, 2011
Journal
Volume
31
Issue
1
Pages
17 - 26
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