Handbook of Self-Regulation, Third Edition: Research, Theory, and Applications

Kathleen D. Vohs, Roy F. Baumeister

Guilford Publications, Oct 13, 2017 - Psychology - 640 pages

From leading authorities, this significantly revised and expanded handbook is a highly regarded reference in a rapidly growing field. It thoroughly examines the conscious and unconscious processes by which people manage their behavior and emotions, control impulses, and strive toward desired goals. Chapters explore such vital issues as why certain individuals have better self-control than others; how self-regulation shapes, and is shaped by, social relationships; underlying brain mechanisms and developmental pathways; and which interventions can improve people?s self-control. The volume also addresses self-regulatory failures and their consequences, with chapters on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, criminality, addictions, and money management challenges. As a special bonus, purchasers of the third edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring two notable, highly cited chapters from the second edition.

New to This Edition
*Incorporates current topic areas, theories, and empirical findings.
*Updated throughout, with 21 new chapters and numerous new authors.
*Cutting-edge topics: implicit self-regulation processes, the role of physical needs and processes (such as the importance of sleep), the benefits of dampening positivity, the frequency and consequences of emotional control in the workplace, and self-regulation training.
*Expanded coverage of motivational factors, romantic relationships, and lapses of self-control.
*Supplemental e-book featuring selected chapters from the prior edition.

Contents

• Part II Cognitive Physiological and Neurological Dimensions of SelfRegulation: 109
• Part III Social Organizational and Cultural Dimensions of SelfRegulation: 245
• Part IV Personality and SelfRegulation: 343
• Part V Development and SelfRegulation: 415
• Part VI SelfRegulation Challenges: 495
• Author Index: 607
• Subject Index: 636

About the author

Kathleen D. Vohs, PhD, is Associate Professor of Marketing at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. She holds a McKnight Presidential Fellowship and is the Board of Overseers Professor of Marketing. Dr. Vohs has more than 120 professional publications, including six books. Her research is concerned with self-regulation, particularly in regard to impulsive spending and eating, decision making, self-esteem, the fear and feeling of being duped, self-escape behaviors, and the psychology of money.

Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Florida State University and at the University of Queensland in Australia. Dr. Baumeister has written more than 600 professional publications and numerous books for professionals and the general public. His research on self-regulation addresses such topics as aggression, eating, sexuality, emotion, limited resources, addiction, free will, physiology, and task performance.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Handbook of Self-Regulation, Third Edition: Research, Theory, and Applications
• Editors: Kathleen D. Vohs, Roy F. Baumeister
• Publisher: Guilford Publications, 2017
• ISBN: 1462533825, 9781462533824
• Length: 640 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Psychiatry / General; Psychology / Clinical Psychology; Psychology / Personality; Psychology / Social Psychology