Navigation auf zora.uzh.ch

Search ZORA

ZORA (Zurich Open Repository and Archive)

The Role of Hedonic Goal Pursuit in Self-Control and Self-Regulation: Is Pleasure the Problem or Part of the Solution?

Becker, Daniela; Bernecker, Katharina (2023). The Role of Hedonic Goal Pursuit in Self-Control and Self-Regulation: Is Pleasure the Problem or Part of the Solution? Affective Science, 4(3):470-474.

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.

Additional indexing

Item Type:Journal Article, not_refereed, further contribution
Communities & Collections:06 Faculty of Arts > Institute of Psychology
08 Research Priority Programs > Dynamics of Healthy Aging
Dewey Decimal Classification:150 Psychology
Scopus Subject Areas:Life Sciences > Behavioral Neuroscience
Social Sciences & Humanities > Clinical Psychology
Social Sciences & Humanities > Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Social Sciences & Humanities > Social Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:Affect regulation; Hedonic goals; Self-control; Self-regulation; Well-being
Language:English
Date:1 September 2023
Deposited On:06 Feb 2024 17:35
Last Modified:27 Feb 2025 02:40
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:2662-2041
OA Status:Hybrid
Free access at:Publisher DOI. An embargo period may apply.
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-023-00193-2
PubMed ID:37744979
Download PDF  'The Role of Hedonic Goal Pursuit in Self-Control and Self-Regulation: Is Pleasure the Problem or Part of the Solution?'.
Preview
  • Content: Published Version
  • Language: English
  • Licence: Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Metadata Export

Statistics

Citations

Dimensions.ai Metrics
13 citations in Web of Science®
13 citations in Scopus®
Google Scholar™

Altmetrics

Downloads

5 downloads since deposited on 06 Feb 2024
4 downloads since 12 months
Detailed statistics

Authors, Affiliations, Collaborations

Similar Publications