Dautorégulation

D'autorégulation, or self-regulation, is a broad concept describing the capacity of a system to regulate itself without external control. The term is used in multiple disciplines with related ideas.

In biology and physiology, autoregulation describes feedback processes that stabilize conditions, such as blood flow auto-regulation in organs, or gene regulatory networks that adjust gene expression in response to stimuli.

In psychology and behavioral sciences, self-regulation refers to the ability to monitor and control thoughts, emotions, and actions to achieve long-term goals; it involves executive functions and skills like impulse control, planning, and persistence.

In economics and professional governance, self-regulation describes voluntary standards and enforcement by industries or professional bodies, rather than by direct government regulation. Examples include self-regulatory organizations in finance (FINRA, NFA) and advertising self-regulation (UK Advertising Standards Authority).

In technology and digital platforms, self-regulation can refer to mechanisms that adjust or constrain behavior through internal policies, user guidelines, or algorithmic safeguards, sometimes complemented by government regulation (co-regulation).

Critics note that self-regulation can lack accountability and be subject to conflicts of interest; effectiveness depends on enforcement, transparency, and genuine incentives to comply.

Overall, d'autorégulation encompasses a set of adaptive control processes across biology, psychology, governance, and technology, aimed at maintaining stability, compliance, or goal achievement without direct external intervention.