Distracting the Self
Shifting Attention Prevents Ego Depletion
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15411552 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hugo J E M Alberts (0000-0001-9161-8807, Maastricht University, corresponding author), Carolien Martijn (0000-0002-1480-5980, Maastricht University), Fleurie Nievelstein (Maastricht University), Anita T M Jansen (0000-0001-5101-8778, Maastricht University), Nanne K De Vries (0000-0002-4348-707X, Maastricht University) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 322-334 |
| Publication date | 2008-06-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Self and Identity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15298860801987583 |
| OpenAlex | W1966550293 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 21 |
The present research tested predictions of the strength model of self-control and delay of gratification by examining the effects of initial self-control attempts and also attention on performance. Participants completed a series of two identical physical self-control tasks, namely holding up a weight, under varying conditions. The results showed that performance decrements can be overcome by attentional strategies. When participants distracted themselves by performing a calculation task during the second self-control measurement, they did not show a decline in performance. In contrast, participants who did not distract themselves and those who instead focused on their muscles while holding up the weight, performed significantly worse on the second measurement. Interestingly, the distraction task reduced regulatory performance when it was performed before the second measurement
Attentional control · Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Contrast (vision · Control (management · Delay of gratification · Developmental psychology · Distraction · Ego Depletion · Gratification · Impulsivity · Self-control · Task (project management · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
Attention control, memory updating, and emotion regulation temporarily reduce the capacity for executive control.
Mechanisms of Self-Control Failure
A hot/cool-system analysis of delay of gratification
Reflective and Impulsive Determinants of Social Behavior
Overcoming ego depletion
Why not wait
Cognitive person variables in the delay of gratification of older children at risk
Self-control as a limited resource
Ego depletion
Emotion regulation and memory
Attention in delay of gratification
The experience and meta-experience of mood
Self-regulation and extended now
Cognitive and attentional mechanisms in delay of gratification
Self-regulation and depletion of limited resources
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,24 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2023 (15) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |