Will to resist temptations, achieve goals more trustworthy than using apps, study finds

A study by Columbia University reveals that relying on willpower over commitment strategies makes individuals more trustworthy. Commitment strategies, like apps, may raise doubts about a person's character. Over 2,800 participants evaluated goals using willpower or commitment strategies, with the latter judged less trustworthy. Public use of commitment strategies faces hesitance due to perceived weaknesses.