Behavioural self‐control with children and adolescents: a review and critical analysis of educational applications

This paper reviews recent research on the effectiveness of behavioural self- control procedures with children and adolescents. A range of procedural variations relevant to children’s problems is discussed, and empirical evidence on the use of self- control procedures in educational settings is evaluated. Methodological issues are considered, and suggestions for further research and application are made. Although reports on the effectiveness of various techniques have been encouraging, further systematic analysis is required in order to delineate specific variables responsible for behaviour change and to determine limits of applicability with children and adolescents.