Self Control

The ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors in the face of temptation to achieve goals

The following variables relate to Self Control:

Selection Variable Info Dataset
BSCS_1 I am good at resisting temptation. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_2 I have a hard time breaking bad habits. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_3 I am lazy. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_4 I say inappropriate things. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_5 I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_6 I refuse things that are bad for me. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_7 I wish I had more self-discipline. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_8 People would say that I have iron self- discipline. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_9 Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_10 I have trouble concentrating. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_11 I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_12 Sometimes I can’t stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong. FEEL Study 1
BSCS_13 I often act without thinking through all the alternatives. FEEL Study 1
GRIT_1 I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_2 I have achieved a goal that took years of work. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_3 New ideas and new projects sometimes distract me from previous ones. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_4 I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_5 I become interested in new pursuits every few months. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_6 I finish whatever I begin. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_7 My interests change from year to year. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_8 Setbacks don't discourage me. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_9 I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_10 I am a hard worker. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_11 I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete. Motivated emotion regulation diary
GRIT_12 I am diligent. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_1 I am good at resisting temptation. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_2 I have a hard time breaking bad habits. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_3 I am lazy. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_4 I say inappropriate things. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_5 I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_6 I refuse things that are bad for me. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_7 I wish I had more self-discipline. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_8 People would say that I have iron self-discipline. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_9 Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_10 I have trouble concentrating. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_11 I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_12 Sometimes I can't stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong. Motivated emotion regulation diary
BSCS_13 I often act without thinking through all the alternatives. Motivated emotion regulation diary