TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Self-control as self-regulation: a return to control theory
JO  - Deviant behavior
A1  - Mamayek, Chae
A1  - Paternoster, Raymond
A1  - Loughran, Thomas A.
SP  - 895
EP  - 916
VL  - 38
IS  - 8
N2  - In an effort to build on previous theory and research it is argued that self-control is not synonymous with impulsivity, but rather should be conceptualized as self-regulation: the capacity to override impulsive desires. Using a sample of college students and a sample of serious adult criminal offenders, we test four hypotheses regarding the relationship between self-regulation, impulsivity, and several outcome measures reflecting antisocial or criminal behavior. Our findings within the college sample more strongly support the notion of self-control as self-regulation. The result differences between samples also highlight the need to consider limitations when generalizing results from more conventional student groups.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0163-9625
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2016.1206730
ID  - ref1
ER  -