1. PAVITHRA MUNIANDY - Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43650 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia.
2. NURWINA ANUAR - Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43650 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia.
3. RUTH BOAT - Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Low self-control has also been associated with psychological distress, difficulties at work or in school, and the emergence of mental health issues, however, there is very limited information established in Malaysian curriculum and education. The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of self-control in education and it`s pattern in the Malaysian curriculum. This study examined 41 research papers published in recent years and met the inclusion criteria using the PRISMA screening technique. The most studied variables, according to the findings, were academic performance, emotion regulation, and well-being. The findings reveal the impacts of self-control in education as it promotes personal development, help-seeking behaviour, altruism, and coping mechanisms. The literature review conducted in this study indicates the importance of incorporating self-control into education to improve students' overall well-being. Thus, educators must be aware of the significance of practising self-control in the classroom.
Self-Control, Tertiary Education, Academic Performance, Systematic Review, Malaysia.