The Role of the Family Context in the Development of Emotion Regulation
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City · University of Pittsburgh · +3 more institutions
Abstract
This article reviews current literature examining associations between components of the family context and children and adolescents' emotion regulation (ER). The review is organized around a tripartite model of familial influence. Firstly, it is posited that children learn about ER through observational learning, modeling and social referencing. Secondly, parenting practices specifically related to emotion and emotion management affect ER. Thirdly, ER is affected by the emotional climate of the family via parenting style, the attachment relationship, family expressiveness and the marital relationship. The review ends with discussions regarding the ways in which child characteristics such as negative…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 36.17
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 198
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5Topics & keywords
- Psychology
- Socialization
- Affect (linguistics)
- Developmental psychology
- Context (archaeology)
- Emotionality
- Parenting styles
- Mental health
- Climate action