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In order to establish emotional efficacy and emotional maturity,
emotional regulation must be learned. Emotional regulation is
defined as an attempt to influence emotion. This can be applied
in interacting with the self and with others. While emotiond
regulation can occur for both positive and negative emotions, it is
often used to negate the impact of ‘unpleasant emotions, According
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pant behavioral/overt strategies entail engagement i oaks
activities, such i behavioral avoidance (choice of ile
peaviors resulting in negative emotions), substance Pl ns
ating, and getting involved in social activities, An iveanae
pehavioral regulation is that its observable Nature allows ieee :
nonitored directly. However, involvement in unhealthy behavions
such as substance abuse as way of emotional coping and adjustment
canlead to long-term unhealthy consequences for the individual
Meta-analytic research has outlined ten (10) common Strategies
employed in emotional regulation, namely, rumination, distraction,
aeeptance, problem solving, behavioral avoidance, experiential
avoidance, expressive suppression, reappraisal, mindfulness, and
worry. However, employing these strategies is dependent on a
‘umber of factors, including personal characteristics, external
Stimuli, specific emotional regulation goals, nature of the emotion
obe Tegulated, long-term goals, and available cognitive resources.
hus, emotional regulation varies from person to person, from
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maturity and efficacy.
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6, Empathy. Understanding other people and putting Yourselp
in their shoes.
In a cultural aspect, emotional regulation is defined as “atl
the processes that help attain culturally appropriate or Functionay
emotional experiences.” This definition underlies the importance of
culture in emotional behavior. There is a need to contextualize how
emotions are managed in an appropriate manner; strategies tha
would fit the cultural context people are in must be adapted. In the
cultural context, emotional regulation is influenced by culturally
valued relationship frameworks. This ensures social competence in
a variety of situations: within homes, school environments, and the
society at large.
How are emotional regulation abilities developed? Regulating
emotions can be primarily learned through observational and social
referencing, particularly on the basis of the family. The emotional
climate of homes, parenting styles of. parents, family communication
and socialization practices, and mental health conditions of
family members converge toward the emotional development of
adolescents. Aside from the home environment, schools also play?
crucial role in emotional development as these emotional regulation
Strategies are often embedded
ates in the school curriculum and school
activities,
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