March 2000 PMID 10748642

Self-regulation and depletion of limited resources: does self-control resemble a muscle?

M Muraven, R F Baumeister

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The discussions reflect a strong interest in the idea that self-control is a limited resource, exemplified by comments like 'self-regulation is a limited psychological resource.' The tone is analytical yet accessible, emphasizing the relevance of the findings with phrases like 'denying social instincts' and 'adhering to substantial change,' which highlight how the research relates to everyday challenges and self-control struggles.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the idea that self-control functions like a muscle and is a finite resource, aligning with the publication's core findings.

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest, as users discuss the limitations of self-regulation and its implications for behavior change.

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Participants show moderate engagement by referencing the concept and contemplating its real-life significance, but there are few deep analyses.

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The discussions suggest awareness of the research’s influence on understanding human behavior and self-regulation limits, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The text suggests that self-control functions like a muscle, meaning it can become tired or depleted after use, which reduces the ability to exert self-control in future efforts.
  • Engaging in activities like managing stress, regulating emotions, or resisting temptations consumes this limited self-control resource, leading to a higher likelihood of failure in subsequent self-control tasks.
  • The decline in self-control ability over time is specific to self-control behaviors and is not caused by negative moods or helplessness, indicating that self-control relies on a finite, consumable resource.]

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Ben Baran
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Furthermore, self-regulation (e.g., denying our social instincts, adhering to substantial change) is a limited psychological resource. We have strong social instincts and preferences for prior routines. https://t.co/NFm2BS6sw0 #psychology 3/8

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Muraven, M., & Baumeister, R. F. (2000). Self-regulation and depletion of limited resources: Does self-control resemble a muscle? Psychological Bulletin, 126, 247–259. https://t.co/cv4ILMMnb2 $ORCL $BABA $MSFT $DELL $TSLA

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Self-Regulation and Depletion of Limited Resources: Does Self-Control Resemble a Muscle? Muraven, M., & Baumeister, R.F. (2000) https://t.co/G7QGA09MXM

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Silvia
@riantisilvi · X

Self-Regulation and Depletion of Limited Resources: Does Self-Control Resemble a Muscle? Muraven, M., & Baumeister, R.F. (2000) https://t.co/G7QGA09MXM

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@TRyanGregory https://t.co/ZjMOCr5Jlq

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Jordan James Etem
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Muraven, M., & Baumeister, R. F. (2000). Self-regulation and depletion of limited resources: Does self-control resemble a muscle? Psychological Bulletin, 126, 247–259. https://t.co/cv4ILMMnb2 $ORCL $BABA $MSFT $DELL $TSLA

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RT @BenBaran: Furthermore, self-regulation (e.g., denying our social instincts, adhering to substantial change) is a limited psychological…

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Ben Baran
@BenBaran · X

Furthermore, self-regulation (e.g., denying our social instincts, adhering to substantial change) is a limited psychological resource. We have strong social instincts and preferences for prior routines. https://t.co/NFm2BS6sw0 #psychology 3/8

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