Front Psychol April 2017 PMID 28458647

Challenges to Ego-Depletion Research Go beyond the Replication Crisis: A Need for Tackling the Conceptual Crisis.

John H Lurquin, Akira Miyake

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Discussions highlight skepticism about ego depletion's validity, with comments like 'Evidence is very weak' and referencing papers that critique the theory, while others share optimistic views about examining its conceptual foundations. The tone varies from critical to cautiously hopeful, reflecting nuanced engagement with the publication's ideas.

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Most posts express skepticism about the validity of ego depletion research, aligning with the article's criticism of its conceptual issues.

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The discussion shows curiosity about the topic, with some posts referencing the paper and related theories, indicating moderate engagement.

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Several comments question the research foundation and mention specific papers, demonstrating active reflection and deeper consideration.

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While some recognize the importance of reassessing ego depletion, overall, posts suggest a cautious outlook on immediate practical implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses issues in Ego Depletion research, emphasizing that problems go deeper than just the typical replication crisis seen in psychology studies.
  • It highlights the importance of addressing the conceptual crisis, which involves clarifying and refining the underlying ideas and assumptions behind Ego Depletion.
  • Overall, the focus is on the need for both improving research methods and better understanding the core concepts to advance the field.]

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Allison
@fallenigloos · X

@rtraister it's not my subfield but I still know that the concept of ego depletion ('using up' self-control) is controversial at BEST https://t.co/O6lC8ZC1eN

Feb 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 453 followers View post →
Gary Basin
@garybasin · X

@jondubin Probably study design https://t.co/yee8h7QoFh

May 2, 2020 · 1 like · 12,426 followers View post →
Jesse Niebaum
@NiebaumJC · X

SO, although I nearly get research vertigo from questions like "Is Ego Depletion Real?", I'm optimistic after hearing such a candid discussion about the past and future of ego depletion (and from reading papers like this: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00568)

Oct 15, 2019 · 1 like · 279 followers View post →
Sam Westwood
@westwoodsam1 · X

Paper #62 - great demo in how to dismantle a theory while giving you a refresher in Karl Popper's teachings. Challenges to Ego-Depletion Research Go beyond the Replication Crisis: A Need for Tackling the Conceptual Crisis, by John H. Lurquin & Akira Miyake https://t.co/9cA78aF1Mb https://t.co/gUuhkQZUNx

Mar 18, 2019 · 2,654 followers View post →

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RJ Youngling
@RJ_Youngling · X

@lesley_pizza #2 Many practitioners said they experienced the opposite... willpower increasing. ---- Evidence is very weak https://t.co/jxRWAoxadw

Jun 8, 2022 · 2,432 followers View post →
Allison
@fallenigloos · X

@rtraister it's not my subfield but I still know that the concept of ego depletion ('using up' self-control) is controversial at BEST https://t.co/O6lC8ZC1eN

Feb 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 453 followers View post →
Gary Basin
@garybasin · X

@jondubin Probably study design https://t.co/yee8h7QoFh

May 2, 2020 · 1 like · 12,426 followers View post →
Jesse Niebaum
@NiebaumJC · X

SO, although I nearly get research vertigo from questions like "Is Ego Depletion Real?", I'm optimistic after hearing such a candid discussion about the past and future of ego depletion (and from reading papers like this: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00568)

Oct 15, 2019 · 1 like · 279 followers View post →
Sam Westwood
@westwoodsam1 · X

Paper #62 - great demo in how to dismantle a theory while giving you a refresher in Karl Popper's teachings. Challenges to Ego-Depletion Research Go beyond the Replication Crisis: A Need for Tackling the Conceptual Crisis, by John H. Lurquin & Akira Miyake https://t.co/9cA78aF1Mb https://t.co/gUuhkQZUNx

Mar 18, 2019 · 2,654 followers View post →
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... 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00568/full. I really like this article because it avoids saying that the idea is bunk or whatever other nonsense because ...

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... 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00568/full. Мне очень нравится эта статья, потому что она избегает заявлений о том, что идея – чушь собачья или что-то ...

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Ego depletion may be on it's way out. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00568/full. Community Info Section. r ...

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