Abstract
The relationship between self-control and subjective wellbeing is an area of increasing
interest for researchers in the field of positive psychology. Although numerous earlier studies
have found evidence of a positive correlation between self control and several sub factors of
well being such as life satisfaction, societal adjustment and social relationships, research
investigating self control and well being as a distinct construct remains sparse. This study
focused on researching the relationship and dynamics between self control and well being,
assessing the findings with earlier studies in the area in view of the differences in society,
culture and political dynamics of the location of the study and providing recommendations for
enhancing self control in life. The study assessed 100 students and faculty members at an
accredited university in Pakistan. Utilizing the longer version of the Ryff (1995) wellbeing
scale and the full version of the Tangney, Braumeister, and Boone, (2004) self control scale,
the study found a moderate correlation between self control and subjective well being, r=
.583, p < 0.05. This was in line with prior studies in the field that also reported moderate to
high positive associations between the two variables. The study concluded that self control
positively affects well being, the results being similar and consistent across developed and
developing countries and that there are specific strategies that can be utilized to enhance
personal self control in life.
Adnan Khan, Amina M. Qureshi. (2015) Can self control influence subjective well being in life? A study assessing the dynamics and association between the constructs, Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, Volume-13, Issue-2.
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