Intervention studies based on the strength model of self-control:A review
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6729.2015.05.012
- VernacularTitle:基于自我控制资源模型的干预研究（综述）
- Author:
Ling HE
;
Zhanbiao SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
self-control;
strength model;
intervention research;
review
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2015;(5):366-371
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The strength model of self-control suggests that the exertion of self-control depends on a limited resource. Intervention studies over the years have aimed to improve participants'self-control via increasing their ca-pacity for the resource or decreasing their consumption of it. We conducted a review of the literature to provide summarized updates on the advances made in the intervention studies that have been conducted based on the strength model. The findings suggest that various behavior-training methods can build greater capacity for self-con-trol resource. Meanwhile,several behavior-training methods,mindfulness,and ingestion of glucose may also effec-tively slow down or enhance the recovery of ego-depletion. Future studies may further explore the mechanisms through which the behavior-training exert its positive influence. Similarly,to improve the ecological validity,it is recommended that future studies pay more attention to a wide range of self-control tasks. Qualitative studies are also wanted. Additionally,to improvethe daily life applications of the various intervention techniques,these sorts of stud-ies have the propensity to improve the practical significance of the strength model of self-control.
