Emotion Regulation Flexibility: An Exploration of the Effect of Flexibility in Emotion Regulation on Mood
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Emotion regulation is a psychological process integral to mood stabilization as well as psychopathology.Principally, deficits in emotion regulation have been associated with disorders such as depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorders among others.Research has identified specific strategies associated with better and worse mental health outcomes applying classifications as -adaptive‖ and -maladaptive‖ respectively.In the current study, the role of flexible use of emotion regulation strategies was examined to determine the validity in designating strategies as either adaptive or maladaptive.Participants reported emotion regulation habits three times daily over a ten day period.Findings indicate that the model of adaptive versus maladaptive use is a significant predictor of mood as well as symptoms of depression.My most sincere and genuine gratitude is extended to my advisor, Dr. Jennifer Cheavens, without whom I surely would be lost.Jen, your guidance, encouragement, and creativity have allowed me to succeed both academically and personally.You are able to make your students feel simultaneously challenged, supported, and protected; for this we are truly thankful.You have taught me to be mindful of the present and hopeful for the future, a gift I will never be able to fully repay but for which I will always be grateful.Thank you for your exceptional generosity both academically and personally-it is unmatched.Additionally, I would like to thank my committee members, Dr. Michael Edwards and Dr. Daniel Stunk.Your support and expertise has been invaluable in the completion of this study particularly in the complex issues of data analyses.I am incredibly appreciative of the immeasurable time you have both provided in answering my boundless questions.Your flexibility, compassion, and charity have made my experience as painless as possible.For that, I am exceptionally grateful.Thank you for time and attention; it is greatly appreciated.
Author: Jane E. Heiy
Institution: The Ohio State University
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2604903307