ABSTRACT
Definition of terms The terms self-control, self-regulation and self-management are often used interchangeably in educational discourse, but in the field of psychology each has its own precise meaning. • Self-control refers to an individual’s ability to monitor his or her own
behaviour; to exercise appropriate restraint over impulses, or exert extra effort when necessary in order to accomplish particular goals and to maintain positive social interactions (Mazur 1998).
