Self-control is an important cornerstone for the academic achievement and long-term successful development of college students.This study developed a localized system of observation indicators for self-control based o...Self-control is an important cornerstone for the academic achievement and long-term successful development of college students.This study developed a localized system of observation indicators for self-control based on a systematic review of the multidimensional theoretical concepts of self-control and the behavioral manifestations of self-control deficiency among Chinese college students.Using China’s longitudinal data of college students,it explored the driving effects and mechanisms through which self-control influences academic achievement.The findings indicated that self-control deficiency among Chinese college students manifests in characteristics such as failure in controlling efforts,failure in delaying gratification,unhealthy sleep habits,and symptoms of digital distraction across academic,daily life,and online domains.Through the mediating role of academic engagement,self-control significantly drives both concurrent and long-term academic achievement of students.This study offers scientific support for higher education institutions to enhance self-control among students and safeguard the caliber of talent cultivation.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,the general program“Research on the Incentive Mechanism of Organizational Support for the Career Development of Female Scholars under the Goal of Building China into a Leading Country in Science and Technology in the New Era”(No.72374015).
文摘Self-control is an important cornerstone for the academic achievement and long-term successful development of college students.This study developed a localized system of observation indicators for self-control based on a systematic review of the multidimensional theoretical concepts of self-control and the behavioral manifestations of self-control deficiency among Chinese college students.Using China’s longitudinal data of college students,it explored the driving effects and mechanisms through which self-control influences academic achievement.The findings indicated that self-control deficiency among Chinese college students manifests in characteristics such as failure in controlling efforts,failure in delaying gratification,unhealthy sleep habits,and symptoms of digital distraction across academic,daily life,and online domains.Through the mediating role of academic engagement,self-control significantly drives both concurrent and long-term academic achievement of students.This study offers scientific support for higher education institutions to enhance self-control among students and safeguard the caliber of talent cultivation.
