Cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression: Investigating relationships with subjective well-being and age
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Emotion regulation has been linked to varying outcomes in relation to well-being. Research indicates that this is subject to the type of emotion regulation strategy employed. Cognitive reappraisal is known to be an adaptive strategy whereas expressive suppression is regarded as a maladaptive strategy. Research suggests that the use of these specific strategies is also determined by age. The present research examined the relationships between (1) cognitive reappraisal, subjective well-being, and age and (2) expressive suppression, subjective well-being, and age. A sample of 95 participants was included and a cross-sectional, correlational design was employed. The Emotion Regulation Questionnaire measured cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, while The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule and Satisfaction with Life Scale measured subjective well-being. The results of two multiple regression analyses revealed that positive affect, negative affect, satisfaction with life, and age did not predict cognitive reappraisal however, they did predict expressive suppression. Satisfaction with life was the strongest predictor of expressive suppression, a moderate significant negative relationship was found. Explanations for these results were discussed, along with the strengths and weaknesses of the current study. Theoretical and practical implications were examined and opportunities for future research were suggested.
Source: Figshare
Author: Keelin Supple (17948120)
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6980599907