Annu Rev Psychol January 2019 PMID 30609915

Self-Control and Academic Achievement.

Angela L Duckworth, Jamie L Taxer, Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, Brian M Galla, James J Gross

Mentions

55
Peak: 3 in Mar 2023
across 4 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

83,691
potential audience

Total likes

593

Video views

44,403

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Jan 2019 – Feb 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Participants express strong agreement with the article's emphasis on self-control as critical for academic achievement, citing examples like the role of effort over intelligence and debates about educational inequality. The tone varies from supportive to critical, with some posts highlighting policy implications, which indicates high interest and moderate engagement in practical applications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the importance of self-control in academic success, referencing the research and emphasizing its positive role.

InterestHigh interest

The topic resonates strongly with educational and social issues, prompting high interest among the participants.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts delve into nuances, such as the implications of self-control on inequality and educational policies, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some recognize the relevance of the findings, many discussions remain at the conceptual level, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Self-control is about aligning one's thoughts, feelings, and actions with long-term goals, especially when tempted by more immediate pleasures.
  • The review discusses how students often experience a conflict between their academic goals and more tempting short-term desires, and how self-control influences academic success through grades and test scores.
  • The process model of self-control highlights how impulses are created and managed, suggesting ways students can strengthen their self-control to better achieve their academic goals, with future research and practical implications in mind.]

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Franck Ramus (compte déserté)
@FranckRamus · X

Sur le self-control: Duckworth, A. L., Taxer, J. L., Eskreis-Winkler, L., Galla, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2019). Self-Control and Academic Achievement. Annual Review of Psychology, 70(1), 373‑399. https://t.co/FmXobmj7eG https://t.co/eJ7ftINCZn

Mar 30, 2023 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 13,707 followers View post →
Brad Busch
@BradleyKBusch · X

Oct 2, 2023 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 6,322 followers View post →
Nicolas Mercier
@platon1515 · X

@Michea06Nice @marxovitch @smoldiggernick https://t.co/hqQz7M8wvd Bref. Depuis 50 ans, sous prétexte de lutte contre les inégalités, on fait baisser la moyenne de l apopulation et on renforce les inégalités puisqu'une école qui ne fonctionne plus, ça empêche les doués de progresser, d'où qu'ils viennent.

Apr 2, 2023 · 1 like · 389 followers View post →
catherine de Gavre
@anaerevue · X

RT @FranckRamus: Sur le self-control: Duckworth, A. L., Taxer, J. L., Eskreis-Winkler, L., Galla, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2019). Self-Contro…

Mar 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 9,409 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

Self-Control and Academic Achievement https://t.co/wr3NHLP2cU

Jan 8, 2019 · 5,744 followers View post →
Carlos Segura
@carsecor · X

RT @FranckRamus: Sur le self-control: Duckworth, A. L., Taxer, J. L., Eskreis-Winkler, L., Galla, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2019). Self-Contro…

Mar 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,056 followers View post →

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Self-Control and Academic Achievement https://t.co/a4XShcavDr

Jan 19, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
GeogTeach
@lakinteach · X

RT @BradleyKBusch:

Oct 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 835 followers View post →
Brad Busch
@BradleyKBusch · X

Oct 2, 2023 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 6,322 followers View post →
Rachel
@AmazingStarProf · X

#Michigan #Comm_College To support DEI, STOP placement tests. Self-control-learner-traits correlate to academic success>=measured-learner-intelligence. Learner *effort* is key. Help create effective learners and stop self-efficacy-harming-placement-tests.https://t.co/lvQXOPOf8H

Apr 5, 2023 · 28 followers View post →
Nicolas Mercier
@platon1515 · X

@Michea06Nice @marxovitch @smoldiggernick https://t.co/hqQz7M8wvd Bref. Depuis 50 ans, sous prétexte de lutte contre les inégalités, on fait baisser la moyenne de l apopulation et on renforce les inégalités puisqu'une école qui ne fonctionne plus, ça empêche les doués de progresser, d'où qu'ils viennent.

Apr 2, 2023 · 1 like · 389 followers View post →
catherine de Gavre
@anaerevue · X

RT @FranckRamus: Sur le self-control: Duckworth, A. L., Taxer, J. L., Eskreis-Winkler, L., Galla, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2019). Self-Contro…

Mar 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 9,409 followers View post →
Carlos Segura
@carsecor · X

RT @FranckRamus: Sur le self-control: Duckworth, A. L., Taxer, J. L., Eskreis-Winkler, L., Galla, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2019). Self-Contro…

Mar 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,056 followers View post →
Franck Ramus (compte déserté)
@FranckRamus · X

Sur le self-control: Duckworth, A. L., Taxer, J. L., Eskreis-Winkler, L., Galla, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2019). Self-Control and Academic Achievement. Annual Review of Psychology, 70(1), 373‑399. https://t.co/FmXobmj7eG https://t.co/eJ7ftINCZn

Mar 30, 2023 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 13,707 followers View post →
Oem Punggèk
@feidheil · X

Self-Control and Academic Achievement https://t.co/vfqVc4GMAI

Jan 2, 2020 · 770 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

Self-Control and Academic Achievement https://t.co/wr3NHLP2cU

Jan 8, 2019 · 5,744 followers View post →