Self-Control Scale

Self-Control Scale

Using the scale provided, please indicate how much each of the following statements reflects how you typically are.

1. I am good at resisting temptation. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

2. I have a hard time breaking bad habits. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

3. I am lazy. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

4. I say inappropriate things. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

5. I never allow myself to lose control. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

6. I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

7. People can count on me to keep on schedule. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

8. Getting up in the morning is hard for me. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

9. I have trouble saying no. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

10. I change my mind fairly often. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

11. I blurt out whatever is on my mind. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

12. People would describe me as impulsive. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

13. I refuse things that are bad for me. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

14. I spend too much money. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

15. I keep everything neat. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

16. I am self-indulgent at times. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

17. I wish I had more self-discipline. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

18. I am reliable. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

19. I get carried away by my feelings. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

20. I do many things on the spur of the moment. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

21. I don’t keep secrets very well. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

22. People would say that I have iron self-discipline. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

23. I have worked or studied all night at the last minute. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

24. I’m not easily discouraged. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

25. I’d be better off if I stopped to think before acting. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

26. I engage in healthy practices. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

27. I eat healthy foods. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

28. Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

29. I have trouble concentrating. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

30. I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

31. Sometimes I can’t stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

32. I often act without thinking through all the alternatives. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

33. I lose my temper too easily. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

34. I often interrupt people. 1 - Not at all
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3
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5 - Very much

35. I sometimes drink or use drugs to excess. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

36. I am always on time. 1 - Not at all
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3
4
5 - Very much

Low: 36-83

Medium: 84-131

High: 132-180

Disclaimer: This information is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. No data is collected or stored.

References:

Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. (2004). High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success. Journal of Personality, 72(2), 271-322. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00263.x