The aim of this study was to empirically investigate the relationship between various aspects of self-regulation and psychological health. To achieve this, the study exmained the relationship between multidimensional self-regulation and psychological ...
The aim of this study was to empirically investigate the relationship between various aspects of self-regulation and psychological health. To achieve this, the study exmained the relationship between multidimensional self-regulation and psychological adjustment (subjective well-being, psychological well-being) and maladjustment (depression, anxiety, internet addiction, and academic procrastination). The Comprehensive Self-Regulation Scale and other self-reported scales assessing psychological adjustment and maladjustment were administered to 296 college students. The results showed that self-regulation was positively related to psychological adjustment and negatively related to maladjustment variables, and significantly predicted psychological adjustment and maladjustment variables, and significantly predicted psychological adjustment and maladjustment. Each subfactor of self-regulation showed differential relationships with psychological adjustment and maladjustment. Specifically, the goal pursuit factor explained life satisfcation, psychological well-being(life purpose and personal growth), and the impulse control factor explained maladaptive symptoms such as depression, anxiety, internet addiction, and academic procrastination. However, the effects of the cognitive reflection factor on psychological adjustment and maladjustment were weak or not significant. Based on these findings, the implications and limitations of this study were discussed.