ArticleAffective science2023
The Role of Hedonic Goal Pursuit in Self-Control and Self-Regulation: Is Pleasure the Problem or Part of the Solution?
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- Expanding the Scope of Diverse Contexts in Affective Science.Affective science · 2024Review
- Happy Hour: The association between trait hedonic capacity and motivation to drink alcohol.Addictive behaviors reports · 2024Article
- Use and misuse of the self-control concept in the public sphere.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- The Future of Affective Science: Introduction to the Special Issue.Affective science · 2023Article
- Synergistic Opportunities for Affective Science and Behavior Change.Affective science · 2023Article
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Abstract
This paper examines the role of hedonic goal pursuit in self-control and self-regulation. We argue that not all pursuit of immediate pleasure is problematic and that successful hedonic goal pursuit can be beneficial for long-term goal pursuit and for achieving positive self-regulatory outcomes, such as health and well-being. The following two key questions for future research are discussed: How can people's positive affective experiences during hedonic goal pursuit be enhanced, and how exactly do those affective experiences contribute to self-regulatory outcomes? We also call for an intercultural perspective linking hedonic goal pursuit to self-regulatory outcomes at different levels. We suggest that understanding the cognitive, motivational, and affective mechanisms at play can help individuals reap the benefits of successful hedonic goal pursuit. Considering those potential benefits, hedonic goal pursuit should be studied more systematically. To achieve this, we argue for a stronger integration of affective science and self-control research.
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