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Administrators and staff of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs are continually looking for new strategies to help their participants achieve economic independence. Many TANF employment programs focus on rapid job placement...

Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners are increasingly interested in the role that self-regulation may play in the ability of people to obtain and maintain employment. This interest is motivated by findings from three broad strands of research. First, research suggests self-regulation is necessary for goal setting and goal pursuit, which in turn foster positive outcomes across a variety of contexts (Deci and Ryan 2000)...

Employment programs are inherently goal-oriented. They seek to help participants achieve self-sufficiency, typically through education; work readiness and job training; job search assistance or requirements; supportive services (such as assistance with child care and transportation); and access to employment opportunities. Programs have been working to improve participants’ employment...

Workforce development and human services program providers and policymakers are continually looking for new strategies to promote employment and enhance self-sufficiency for low-income adults and their families. Traditionally, programs designed to help low-income adults find and keep jobs have focused on building participants’ job search skills and work experience, providing education...

Practitioners, policymakers, and researchers are continually exploring and evaluating ways to support low-income families in increasing their economic independence. The fields of psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science suggest new options for developing and studying interventions to increase employment among low-income adults. A particular area of interest is self-regulation, which...

Human service agencies and employers have compatible goals with respect to workforce development among low-income populations. Low-wage workers often experience high rates of job turnover and difficulty advancing...

New evidence from neuroscience, psychology, and other behavioral sciences suggests that TANF programs may be able to improve participants’ outcomes by applying the science of self-regulation. Self-regulation refers to a foundational set of skills and personality factors that enable people to control their thoughts...

Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners are increasingly interested in the role that self-regulation and goal attainment may play in the ability of low-income adults to get and keep a job. Findings from three broad areas...