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 |
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