Self-control and academic performance. A comprehensive review and empirical study
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https://doi.org/10.15665/encuen.v22i02-Julio-dic..3381Keywords:
Education, Self-control, Academic performance, College studentsAbstract
Self-control, a pivotal determinant in the regulation of human behavior, has consistently demonstrated a strong association with a plethora of advantages, particularly notable in the context of academic accomplishments. This scholarly article presents a comprehensive literature review that delves deeply into the multifaceted construct of self-control, shedding light on its intricate psychological underpinnings. Furthermore, it offers an extensive descriptive study with the principal objective of scrutinizing the interrelationship between self-control and academic performance, as assessed by academic grades, within a carefully selected sample of 161 students pursuing degrees in business engineering. The evaluation hinges on the deployment of the Abbreviated Self-Control Scale. The research findings divulge a moderately robust and positively significant correlation between these key variables, characterized by a Spearman's rₛ coefficient of 0.317, signifying statistical significance at a 99% confidence level. These outcomes undeniably substantiate a meaningful connection between self-control and academic performance, thereby contributing to an enhanced understanding of the profound impact of self-control on academic success. This study constitutes a valuable addition to the existing body of knowledge and paves the way for future research endeavors within this domain.
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