A new study from Northwestern University reports that children from low-socioeconomic status (SES) families may pay a hidden price for exercising the self-control and willpower needed to succeed ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Self-control is a vital skill that touches every aspect of life, from managing your emotions to making sound decisions about your health, finances, or relationships. It is the ability to resist ...

Imagine a seesaw in your brain. On one side is your desire system, the network of brain areas related to seeking pleasure and reward. On the other side is your self-control system, the network of ...

Of the world's 3,200 "most influential" scientists, 15 do their work in Florida, including Roy Baumeister, who co-authored the 2012 bestseller Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.

When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia ...

A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...

Neuroticism may moderate the relationship between certain personality traits and self-control, and the interaction effects appear to differ by the type of self-control, according to a new study.