In industries where government oversight is extensive—such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, freight rail and insurance—the idea of industry self-regulation may seem unnecessary or redundant.

In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf, after talking to himself aloud in the presence of others, defends the practice as, “a habit of the old,” to speak to the wisest person available.

Do you ever wonder why we humans act differently than each other? Why do some people indulge in sweet treats when they're on a diet while others seem to manage not eating junk food on a diet? Well, it ...

There is growing policy interest in identifying contexts that cultivate self-regulation. Doing so often entails comparing groups of individuals (e.g., from different schools). We show that self-report ...

Industry self-regulation, a form of “soft law,” has long been a key element in the governance of the U.S. economy, offering businesses a vehicle to establish and enforce standards that enhance ...

A few weeks ago, I was in a long virtual meeting. One participant kept repeating the same points over and over. I could feel my irritation rising. I wanted to interrupt. I wanted to say something ...

Contending with discrimination can yield a cascade of negative psychological and physiological outcomes which adversely affect health. How individuals manage their emotions in response to ...

As someone who researches self-regulation for a living, it's a little ironic to admit that I can really struggle with regulating my emotions as a parent. Over the past few months, I've been writing a ...