Emotion regulation choice: A conceptual framework and supporting evidence.
Tel Aviv University · University of Groningen · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Choice behavior is considered the fundamental means by which individuals exert control over their environments. One important choice domain that remains virtually unexplored is that of emotion regulation. This is surprising given that healthy adaptation requires flexibly choosing between regulation strategies in a manner that is responsive to differing situational demands. In the present article, we provide a broad conceptual framework that systematically evaluates the rules that govern the ways individuals choose between different emotion regulation strategies. This conceptual account is buttressed by empirical findings from 6 studies that show the effects of hypothesized emotional, cognitive, and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 12.20
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- 100%
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- 112
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6Topics & keywords
- Situational ethics
- Psychology
- Cognition
- Cognitive psychology
- Conceptual framework
- Control (management)
- Adaptation (eye)
- Emotional regulation