The development of self-control during adolescence

by MariĆ«lle Zondervan-Zwijnenburg (Postdoc Utrecht University) In this paper, we evaluate how self-control develops and whether there is a gender effect on its development. We find robust support for a positive development in self-control over adolescence. Furthermore, we find mixed evidence with respect to the impact of gender. Parent-reports mainly support the hypothesis that girls … Continue reading The development of self-control during adolescence