Ego-depletion is in the way
The challenges of controlled communication and the role of the regulatory focus theory in sustainable goals pursuit
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21696063 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tatiana Anisimova (0000-0003-3325-1482, Linnaeus University), Soniya Billore (0000-0003-0587-4543, Linnaeus University), Philip J Kitchen (0000-0002-3128-9527, France Business School) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 134-146 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Communication Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1363-254X • E-ISSN: 1478-0852 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jcom-10-2022-0117 |
| OpenAlex | W4386005959 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 40 |
Purpose Via the lens of the ego-depletion phenomenon (Baumeister et al ., 1998) and Higgins' (1998) regulatory focus theory, this paper seeks to explain why current controlled communications are failing to achieve coherence between people's free will and their actions pursuing sustainable goals in a society. This paper explains how ego-depletion triggered by controlled communications can lead to confusion and decision fatigue in a society, thus potentially sabotaging people's participation in sustainable behaviour. Design/methodology/approach The authors applied Jaakkola's (2020) theory synthesis approach to integrate concepts from previously unconnected disciplines in order to generate novel insights in the area of controlled communication management. Findings The authors develop a theoretical framework and present research propositions that can help advance research and the discourse at the intersection of controlled communication and self-regulation theories. Research limitations/implications This paper possesses the limitations associated with conceptual papers, e.g. the lack of empirical support of the study’s conceptual arguments. Practical implications This paper generates novel insights to assist communication practitioners and policymakers to improve vehicles and mechanisms of controlled communication with the public regarding sustainable goals pursuit. Originality/value To the best of authors' knowledge, this is one of the first papers that has merged the domains of self-regulation, ego-depletion, and controlled communication in an integrative framework in order to explain the mechanisms of how to enhance the effectiveness of controlled communication associated with sustainable goals pursuit
Business · Communications management · Conceptual framework · Economics · Ego Depletion · Management science · Political science · Public relations · Regulatory focus theory · Self-control · Social science · Sociology · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Marketing
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |