"Self-Control" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
An individual's ability to manage and monitor their emotions, behaviors, and desires in the face of external demands in order to function in society.
| Descriptor ID |
D000068356
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.813.595
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| Concept/Terms |
Self-Control- Self-Control
- Self-Regulation
- Self Control
- Control, Self
- Self Regulation
- Regulation, Self
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Self-Control" by people in Profiles.
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Personality factors associated with manner of death: A psychological autopsy study. J Psychiatr Res. 2025 Apr; 184:522-527.
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Self-Regulation as a Protective Factor for Diabetes Distress and Adherence in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 08 12; 47(8):873-882.
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The Role of Parent Self-Regulation in Youth Type 1 Diabetes Management. Curr Diab Rep. 2020 07 08; 20(8):37.
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Caregiver Influences on Eating Behaviors in Young Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 05 18; 9(10):e014520.
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Psychological functioning in Parkinson's disease post-deep brain stimulation: Self-regulation and executive functioning. J Psychosom Res. 2018 08; 111:42-49.
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Attachment and Effortful Control in Toddlerhood Predict Academic Achievement Over a Decade Later. Psychol Sci. 2017 Dec; 28(12):1786-1795.
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Associations among adolescent sleep problems, emotion regulation, and affective disorders: Findings from a nationally representative sample. J Psychiatr Res. 2018 01; 96:1-8.
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A Systematic Analysis of Treatment Effects on Depressive Symptom Severity by Level of Coercion. Psychiatr Q. 2017 03; 88(1):39-46.
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Incorporating Behavioral Techniques into a Serious Videogame for Children. Games Health J. 2017 Apr; 6(2):75-86.
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Student views on the role of self-regulated learning in a surgery clerkship. J Surg Res. 2016 12; 206(2):273-279.