Uses of self-regulation to facilitate and restrain addictive behavior
Uses of self-regulation to facilitate and restrain addictive behavior
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DOI:
10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.09.011
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发表时间:
2015-05-01
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Vonasch, Andrew J.
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作者:
Baumeister, Roy F.;Vonasch, Andrew J.
We apply self-regulation theory to understand addictive behavior. Self-regulation and volition depend on a limited resource, and when that resource has been depleted, self-regulation becomes prone to fail. Moving beyond traditional models that have emphasized the relevance of self-regulation to quitting addiction, we propose that self-regulation is used both to facilitate and resist addictive behaviors. Self-regulation is often needed to overcome initial aversion to drugs and alcohol, as well as to maintain addictive usage patterns despite situational obstacles (e.g., illegality, erratic availability, family disapproval). Sustaining addiction also requires preventing use from spiraling out of control and interfering with other aspects of life. More generally, the automaticity and irresistibility of addictive responses may have been overrated, as indicated by how addictive behaviors respond rationally to incentives and other concerns. Self-regulation does facilitate quitting, and relapse may be especially likely when self-regulatory capabilities are depleted. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.