May 2019 PMID 29591537

Is Ego Depletion Real? An Analysis of Arguments.

Malte Friese, David D Loschelder, Karolin Gieseler, Julius Frankenbach, Michael Inzlicht

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Discussions highlight evidentiary doubts, exemplified by phrases like 'inconclusive evidence' and calls for 'additional empirical and theoretical works.' The tone balances skepticism with a scientific curiosity, as seen in references to the numerous published studies but acknowledging their inconsistent results, which collectively foster a cautious but ongoing examination of the concept.

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Most posts express skepticism or neutrality about the concept of ego depletion, reflecting cautious agreement that recent evidence is inconclusive.

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Discussions show moderate interest, primarily focused on the scientific debate and implications for future research, rather than passionately advocating for or against ego depletion.

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Posts display active engagement through referencing specific studies, calling for more empirical work, and critically analyzing research practices.

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The overall impact appears limited; while some posts debate research validity, few suggest the discussion has led to significant shifts in understanding or practice.

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The debate over ego depletion revolves around whether the idea that self-control weakens after initial efforts is supported by strong evidence or if the findings are mainly due to publication bias and questionable research practices.
While there are many studies on ego depletion, the current scientific evidence remains inconclusive, and more research is needed to definitively prove or disprove its existence.
The article emphasizes that future research should aim to produce clearer empirical data and develop better theoretical explanations to settle the debate.]

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Yuuko Morimoto

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【bot】自我消耗ってほんとなの？という研究。今あるデータからではどちらとも言えないらしい。PSPR。 https://t.co/dTrBUhnROE #abst_bot

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【bot】自我消耗ってほんとなの？という研究。今あるデータからではどちらとも言えないらしい。PSPR。 https://t.co/dTrBUhFsGc #abst_bot

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@myuuko · X

【bot】自我消耗ってほんとなの？という研究。今あるデータからではどちらとも言えないらしい。PSPR。 https://t.co/dTrBUhFsGc #abst_bot

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Drew Bailey

@drewhalbailey · X

@pdakean Hi Pam, good question! I think it depends on the nature (and probably extent) of QRPs. A couple examples that come to mind: https://t.co/juD6tQSDnt https://t.co/Yblt6Xg9sh

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Jacques

@JacquesThibs · X

I love Science, but it needs to take a hard look at itself. I still expect researchers to be better than the base population though. Ego Depletion (aka willpower being dependent on mental resources) is, at best, inconclusive. https://t.co/pN8iN2YLKK https://t.co/YkhiWM8WlX

Jul 4, 2021 · 4,568 followers View post →

Doug Parry

@dougaparry · X

@sTeamTraen Maybe https://t.co/Br9IKawCfx or https://t.co/ZftGHyhsZS basically anything by @minzlicht and co.

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Yuuko Morimoto

@myuuko · X

自我消耗についての証拠と議論をレビューし，自我消耗懐疑派を説得する証拠と議論が存在するかを検討したよという研究。数百の公刊文献があるけど，結論付けるのは難しいので，さらなる研究が必要とのこと。/ Is Ego Depletion Real? An Analysis of Arguments https://t.co/SkwQATTUzf

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Yuuko Morimoto

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@DrTutto · X

RT @Jaume_Masip_: "Is Ego Depletion Real? An Analysis of Arguments." By Friese et al. "We conclude that despite several hundred publish…

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Jaume Masip

@Jaume_Masip_ · X

"Is Ego Depletion Real? An Analysis of Arguments." By Friese et al. "We conclude that despite several hundred published studies, the available evidence is inconclusive" https://t.co/e2UrafJJOH

Jul 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 811 followers View post →

Tom Farsides

@TomFarsides · X

There is "insufficient evidence" to make a compelling case that "ego-depletion" exists. Given this, might the correct response be to do LESS research on it and turn our attention to likely more 'generative' topics? https://t.co/TQ2v8UANMu

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【bot】自我消耗ってほんとなの？という研究。今あるデータからではどちらとも言えないらしい。PSPR。 https://t.co/dTrBUhFsGc #abst_bot

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Is Ego Depletion Real? An Analysis of Arguments.

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