In sum, the Van Gelder et al. ([2013]) study demonstrates that vividness of the future self predicts delinquency and can be experimentally manipulated.
Next, we calculated the degree to which overall levels of self-compassion or self-esteem predicted stability in self-worth over this period.
Sowislo, J. F. & Orth, U. Does low self-esteem predict depression and anxiety?
McGee, R. & Williams, S. Does low self-esteem predict health compromising behaviours among adolescents?
Evidence has now accumulated in support of King's proposition: Attributes like self-control predict children's success in school and beyond.
For example, studies have found that increased self-efficacy predict subsequent abstinence from substance use [ 5].
As I said, there is compelling scientific research showing 1) stress affects self-control, and self-control predicts academic achievement; and 2) yoga/TLS lowers stress and increases self-control.
Youngbin's paper "Differential reward learning for self and others predicts self-reported altruism" was accepted in PLOS One.
For instance, prospective studies demonstrated that motivational self-regulation predicts depression [ 42] and self-efficacy predicts emotional health [ 9].
Finally, self-annealment predicts secondary structure due to self-annealment of the oligo [ 23].
