Implicit Theories About Willpower Predict Subjective Well‐Being

• DOI: 10.1111/jopy.12225
• Publication Date: 2015-09-02T21:42:38Z
• Authors: Katharina Bernecker; Marcel Herrmann; Veronika Brandstä...; Veronika Job
• Keywords: Everyday Life; Affect; Psychological Theory; Sample (material); Ego Depletion; Well-Being

Abstract Lay theories about willpower—the belief that willpower is a limited versus nonlimited resource—affect self‐control and goal striving in everyday life (Job, Dweck, & Walton, 2010). Three studies examined whether also relate to people's subjective well‐being by shaping the progress they make toward their personal goals. A cross‐sectional (Study 1) two longitudinal (Studies 2 3) measured individuals’ different indicators of well‐being. Additionally, Study 3 progress. theory was associated with lower sample working adults 1, N = 258). Further, predicted levels at time when students faced high self‐regulatory demands 2, 196). ( 157) replicated finding experienced phases found mediated this relationship. Results suggest based on resource has negative implications not only for but