Regulation strategies and their impact on subsequent response inhibition: the moderating role of the self-control trait

Abstract

background Much research has shown that effortful acts of self-control temporarily impair its subsequent exertion. The aim of our experiment was to examine whether this effect, called ego depletion, is influenced by application of certain strategies that help people to overcome impulses. Another purpose of our research was to investigate the role of self-control as a trait in this area. We focused on amusement regulation because of its importance in everyday life.