Self-Regulation

Richie L. Lenne, Traci Mann

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Abstract

Self-regulation plays an important role in health promotion and illness prevention. This section focuses on two concepts central to the study of self-regulation and health: goal setting and goal striving. Goal setting encompasses processes of goal adoption (e.g., its relationship to the self), motivation (e.g., consequences of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation or approach and avoidance orientation), and other goal attributes (e.g., benefits of mastery goals or goal difficulty). Goal striving is discussed with an emphasis on useful strategies such as engaging in mental rehearsal, making implementation intentions, or altering the choice environment with “nudges.” Attention is given to strategies derived from different theoretical perspectives such as construal level and dual-process theories. Finally, directions for future research geared toward development of health interventions are suggested.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology
Subtitle of host publicationBiological Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 1, The Social Bases of Health Behavior: Volume 2, Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine: Volume 3, Special Issues in Health Psychology: Volume 4
PublisherWiley
PagesV2:623-V2:630
ISBN (Electronic)9781119057840
ISBN (Print)9781119057833
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

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Keywords

  • goal abandonment
  • goal setting
  • goal striving
  • habits
  • health behavior
  • health interventions
  • impulses
  • motivation
  • planning
  • self-control

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