%A Pilcher,June J. %A Bryant,Stewart A. %D 2016 %J Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience %C %F %G English %K Self-Control,social support,stress,Decision Making,Goal Pursuit,executive functioning %Q %R 10.3389/fnbeh.2016.00228 %W %L %M %P %7 %8 2016-November-28 %9 Mini Review %+ June J. Pilcher,Department of Psychology, Clemson University,Clemson, SC, USA,jpilche@clemson.edu %# %! Self-control and social support %* %< %T Implications of Social Support as a Self-Control Resource %U https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2016.00228 %V 10 %0 JOURNAL ARTICLE %@ 1662-5153 %X Self-control is an intricate component of decision making and effectively managing day-to-day life. Failing to maintain adequate self-control can have negative effects on many desired goals and social experiences. As such, understanding how different facets of the human experience may affect self-control is an important undertaking. One area that is yet unclear is the possible relationships between social support and self-control. Research suggests that social support can be an effective resource in reducing stress and promoting health and well-being. Research has also indicated that stress can be a limiting factor on self-control. In contrast, few studies have focused on social support as a potential resource for self-control. The goal of this mini-review article is to explore the intersections between self-control and social support and encourage integration of these two relatively independent areas of research. This review will help provide a broader understanding of self-control resources and how we can better understand the relationships between social well-being and our ability to monitor and utilize our capacity to maintain self-control.