TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Motivation and self-regulation: the role of want-to motivation in the processes underlying self-regulation and self-control
JO  - Social and personality psychology compass
A1  - Werner, Kaitlyn M.
A1  - Milyavskaya, Marina
SP  - e12425
EP  - e12425
VL  - 13
IS  - 1
N2  - Research on self-regulation has largely focused on the idea of effortful self-control, which assumes that exerting willpower will lead to greater success. However, in recent years, research has challenged this perspective and instead proposes that effortless self-regulation is more adaptive for long-term goal pursuit. Taking into consideration the burgeoning literature on effortless self-regulation, here we propose that motivation--or the reasons why we pursue our goals--plays an integral role in this process. The objective of the present paper is to highlight how motivation can play a role in how self-regulation unfolds. Specifically, we propose that pursuing goals because you want-to (vs. have-to) is associated with better goal attainment as a function of experiencing less temptations and obstacles. While the reason why want-to motivation relates to experiencing fewer obstacles has yet to be thoroughly explored, here we propose some potential mechanisms drawing from recent research on self-regulation. We also provide recommendations for future research, highlighting the importance of considering motivation in the study of self-regulatory processes.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1751-9004
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12425
ID  - ref1
ER  -