If-then planning
The self-regulation strategy of forming implementation intentions has now been studied for
almost 30 years. We trace the development of this research and explicate the questions that …
almost 30 years. We trace the development of this research and explicate the questions that …
High boredom proneness and low trait self-control impair adherence to social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic
Social distancing during the coronavirus-disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is crucial to
reduce the spread of the virus. However, its effectiveness hinges on adherence by …
reduce the spread of the virus. However, its effectiveness hinges on adherence by …
[HTML][HTML] How to get things done: Tight linkage of conscientiousness with twelve mechanisms of Goal Setting Theory
TC Bates, T Enkhbat, E Gray, J Lee… - Personality and Individual …, 2023 - Elsevier
Conscientiousness (C) is manifested in orderly, responsible, industrious, ambitious, dutiful,
and rule-abiding behavior and in desired outcomes as diverse as work, health, and …
and rule-abiding behavior and in desired outcomes as diverse as work, health, and …
Too bored for sports? Adaptive and less-adaptive latent personality profiles for exercise behavior
Physical exercise is an effective tool for improving public health, but the general population
exercises too little. Drawing on recent theorizing on the combined role of boredom and self …
exercises too little. Drawing on recent theorizing on the combined role of boredom and self …
A single item measure of self-control–validation and location in a nomological network of self-control, boredom, and if-then planning
Self-control is a highly adaptive human capacity and research on self-control is booming. To
further facilitate self-control research, especially in conditions where time-constraints might …
further facilitate self-control research, especially in conditions where time-constraints might …
Getting trapped in a dead end? Trait self-control and boredom are linked to goal adjustment
Disengaging from unattainable goals and reengaging in alternative goals is essential for
effective goal pursuit; yet, surprisingly little is known about associated personality factors …
effective goal pursuit; yet, surprisingly little is known about associated personality factors …
Promoting new habits at work through implementation intentions
N Trenz, N Keith - Journal of Occupational and Organizational …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Habits facilitate automatic behaviours and are resource efficient. Habits at work may be
beneficial because they conserve cognitive‐attentional resources, thus fostering work …
beneficial because they conserve cognitive‐attentional resources, thus fostering work …
If-then planning, self-control, and boredom as predictors of adherence to social distancing guidelines: Evidence from a two-wave longitudinal study with a behavioral …
In the wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), social distancing is instrumental
for containing the pandemic. To maximize its effectiveness, it is paramount to investigate …
for containing the pandemic. To maximize its effectiveness, it is paramount to investigate …
Are older individuals predisposed to habitual control more resilient?
Based on evidence for age-related impairments in flexible, goal-directed control, the
formation of habits has been recognized as an opportune route for behavioural adjustment …
formation of habits has been recognized as an opportune route for behavioural adjustment …
Implicit theories of opportunity: When opportunity fails to knock, keep waiting, or start cultivating?
PA O'Keefe, EJ Horberg, F Lee… - Journal of Personality …, 2023 - psycnet.apa.org
We live in a time of disappearing professions, pandemic-related upheaval, and growing
social inequality. While recognizing that good opportunities are unequally distributed in …
social inequality. While recognizing that good opportunities are unequally distributed in …