itsekontrolli
Itsekontrolli, the Finnish term for self-control, refers to the capacity to regulate impulses, emotions, and behaviors to align actions with longer-term goals. It encompasses delaying gratification, resisting temptations, and sustaining attention and effort in goal-directed activity. In psychology, it is typically studied as both a trait (a relatively stable individual difference) and a state (varying across situations and over time).
Mechanisms and assessment: It is often described as part of self-regulation and executive function, involving processes
Outcomes and applications: Higher itsekontrolli is associated with better academic achievement, healthier lifestyle choices, and reduced
Relation to related terms: Itsekontrolli is often used interchangeably with self-regulation and self-control in Finnish literature.