Citation
Miller, Holly Ventura; Barnes, J. C.; & Beaver, Kevin M. (2011). Self-control and health outcomes in a nationally representative sample. American Journal of Health Behavior. vol. 35 (1) pp. 15-27Abstract
Objectives : To explore the link between low self-control during adolescence and health problems in early adulthood.Methods : Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we examined the relationship between varying levels of self-control and the likelihood of being diagnosed with a variety of physical and brainbased health conditions.
Results : Results from logistic regression analyses indicated that subjects with lower levels of self-control had significantly higher odds of being diagnosed with 9 of the 10 health outcomes.
Conclusions : Targeting the development of selfcontrol in childhood and adolescence may be valuable in preventing future health problems.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.5993%2FAJHB.35.1.2Reference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
American Journal of Health BehaviorAuthor(s)
Miller, Holly VenturaBarnes, J. C.
Beaver, Kevin M.