The strength model of self-control assumes that all acts of self-control (eg, emotion
regulation, persistence) are empowered by a single global metaphorical strength that has …

Self-control all too often fails. Despite people's best intentions and considerable negative
outcomes, people often find themselves at the losing end of resisting temptation, combating …

The strength model of self-regulation holds that self-regulation operates by consuming a
limited energy resource, thereby producing a state called ego depletion in which volition is …

Objectives It has been repeatedly demonstrated that athletes in a state of ego depletion do
not perform up to their capabilities in high pressure situations. We assume that momentarily …

Purpose Based on the limited strength model, the purpose of this paper is to examine the
relationship of self-leadership strategies (behavior-focused strategies, constructive thought …

The purpose of this study was to investigate sequential indirect pathways by which self-
control exertion affects resistance exercise performance through fatigue and task self …

Highlights•High levels of self-control are beneficial for sports performance.•Ego depletion is
associated with performance decrements in sports.•Trait and state self-control predict …

We tested the assumption that persistent performance in an exhausting indoor cycling task
would depend on momentarily available self-control strength (N= 20 active participants). In a …

Physical performance is impaired following cognitive control exertion. Incentives can
ameliorate adverse carryover effects of cognitive control exertion but have not been …

Imagine sitting alone in a room and in front of you is a plate of freshly baked chocolate chip
cookies and a bowl of raw radishes. You are instructed to ignore the cookies and to eat the …