Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of newly developed interventions focused on self-regulation on the psychological well-being of adults with low self-regulation. For this purpose, we created two different interventions - one aimed at goal pursuit and the other focused on impulse control. We compared the effects of these interventions with a traditional self-regulation intervention, which had previously proven effective in other studies, and a wait-control group. Participants with low self-regulation were randomly assigned to either the goal pursuit intervention, the impulse control intervention, the comparison group, or the wait-control group. Self-regulation, life satisfaction, psychological well-being, positive and negative affect, depression, anxiety, and behavioral motivation were measured before, immediately after, and at a follow-up stage. The results revealed that both the goal pursuit intervention and the impulse control intervention led to increased self-regulation, psychological well-being, and positive emotions, as well as reduced depression, anxiety, and negative emotions. These interventions were significantly more effective than the wait-control group in most variables, and they were also more successful in improving life satisfaction and positive emotions compared to the comparison group. The study concludes with a discussion of the implications and limitations of the findings, as well as suggestions for future research.