@inbook{71b33cec5b1d4855b55937431bba4a26,
title = "Self-Regulation: A Character Development Perspective: A Character Development Perspective",
abstract = "The aim of this chapter is to better integrate the literatures on self-regulation and character. Using modern conceptualizations of both constructs, we argue that the relationship between self-regulation and character is bidirectional. Specifically, we propose two organizing theses regarding this relationship: (1) self-regulation allows a person to live an active, agentic, purpose-driven, character-oriented life; and (2) a person{\textquoteright}s patterns of self-regulation can be considered a key aspect of their character and character development. To support these positions, we review three “modes” of self-regulation research, describing how work from each mode may relate to character: (1) the life-span developmental perspective; (2) the personality psychology perspective; and (3) the social, emotional, and behavioral skills perspective. Our review does not privilege any one mode of self-regulation research above another. Instead, we argue that each perspective provides valuable insight into character, and propose that the study of character may in fact provide a rare opportunity for “cross-pollination” across the modes of self-regulation research.",
author = "Napolitano, {Christopher M.} and Sewell, {Madison N.} and Heejun Yoon and Christopher Elmi and Roberts, {Brent W.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 selection and editorial matter, Michael D. Matthews and Richard M. Lerner; individual chapters, the contributors.",
year = "2024",
doi = "10.4324/9781003252450-8",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781032172446",
series = "Routledge International Handbooks",
publisher = "Routledge",
pages = "137--162",
editor = "Matthews, {Michael D} and Lerner, {Richard M}",
booktitle = "The Routledge International Handbook of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Character Development, Volume II",
address = "United States",
}