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    2016
    High Quality

    A Multilab Preregistered Replication of the Ego-Depletion Effect

    Hagger MS, Chatzisarantis NLD

    Published in Perspectives on Psychological Science

    Methodology

    Preregistered multilab replication across 23 laboratories using a standardized sequential-task depletion paradigm.

    Key Findings

    The meta-analytic effect size for ego depletion was close to zero (d = 0.04).

    Conclusions

    The classic ego-depletion effect did not replicate.

    Limitations

    One specific paradigm; may not generalize to all self-control tasks.

    Related Health Concerns

    Decision Fatigue

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:2,141
    Quality Score:9/10

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