The dark side of self-control: High self-control leads to better outcomes when engaging in bad behaviors

•Self-control correlated negatively with antisocial behaviors.•Self-control correlated negatively with being punished for academic cheating and irresponsible driving.•Self-control correlated negatively with evaluations of success of verbal abuse and mate guarding.

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Published in:Personality and individual differences 2017-01, Vol.105, p.326-329
Main Authors: Mathes, Eugene W., Lane, David J., Helmers, Breanne R., Jamnik, Matthew R., Hendrickson, Marcus, Aleshire, Bradley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antisocial behavior
Antisocial personality disorder
Cheating
Dangerous driving
Punishment
Punishment evasion
Self control
Socialization
Success
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Summary:•Self-control correlated negatively with antisocial behaviors.•Self-control correlated negatively with being punished for academic cheating and irresponsible driving.•Self-control correlated negatively with evaluations of success of verbal abuse and mate guarding.
ISSN:0191-8869
1873-3549
DOI:10.1016/j.paid.2016.10.005