<![CDATA[This research is motivated by the conditions at SMAN 2 Payakumbuh, where some students still experience difficulties in controlling their behavior, considering circumstances before acting, and making appropriate choices when facing certain situations. This study aims to determine the level of self-control of SMAN 2 Payakumbuh students.This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive approach. The population in this study were 11th-grade students of SMAN 2 Payakumbuh, with a sample size of 205 students selected using proportional stratified random sampling. The research instrument used was a self-control questionnaire based on aspects of behavioral control, cognitive control, and decisional control, which had undergone validity and reliability testing. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics version 26 for Windows.The results showed that the self-control of 11th-grade students at SMAN 2 Payakumbuh was generally in the low category, with 67 students, or 33%. Based on the self-control aspect, the behavioral control aspect is in the medium category with 68 students or 33%, the cognitive control aspect is in the medium category with 68 students or 33%, while the decisional control aspect is in the low category with 79 students or 39%. These results indicate that students have sufficient ability to control behavior and manage thoughts, but still experience difficulties in making appropriate decisions. Thus, efforts are needed to improve students' self-control, especially in the ability to consider options and consequences before making decisions.]]>
