Self-Regulation

Self-regulation is a broad term that encompasses various skills that enable individuals to control their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These skills are essential for pursuing personal goals and behaving appropriately in different situations. Self-regulatory processes can be both conscious (e. g., intentionally suppressing an impulse) and unconscious (e. g., regulating body temperature).

The ability to self-regulate is of great importance for learning success and, consequently, for the development of talents and abilities. It facilitates independent learning (“self-regulated learning”), which requires skills such as goal setting, monitoring and adjusting one’s learning processes, and regulating motivation.