How College Students Understand Their Self-Control Development: A Qualitative Analysis. Issue 3 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cliburn Allen, Cara; Glanzer, Perry
• Is Part Of: Journal of college and character. Volume 18:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Education, Higher -- Social aspects -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States -- Periodicals; Citizenship -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 378.015
• DOI: 10.1080/2194587X.2017.1338580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2194-587X

Abstract

Abstract: Recent research has shown the importance of the positive benefits of high-levels of self-control for both individuals and society. Yet, we know only a limited amount about how college students understand and apply self-control. This qualitative study examined how a national sample of 75 students defined self-control, whether or not they believed that they had developed self-control in college, and where they found help developing it. The analysis illuminated situational strategies that students found helpful in strengthening the self-control muscle, such as advice from faculty and scheduling. The findings also affirm the important role that trusted relationships play in self-control development and guidance.