The illusion of control is a mental bias leading people to overestimate the control they have over the outcome of events. Even when the outcome of situations is demonstrably a matter of chance and not ...

Control, autonomy, and agency—these are not just buzzwords in psychology but foundational concepts that shape our mental and physical well-being. The seminal research by Langer and Rodin (1976) on the ...

Perceived control, the extent to which one believes that their actions can evoke desirable outcomes, is an important psychosocial resource for health and well-being outcomes (e.g., 1,2). Perceived ...