Interpersonal emotion regulation: a review of social and developmental components
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Date
2018-12-01
Authors
Barthel, Abigail L.
Hay, Aleena
Doan, Stacey N.
Hofmann, Stefan G.
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Abigail L Barthel, Aleena Hay, Stacey N Doan, Stefan G Hofmann. 2018. "Interpersonal Emotion Regulation: A Review of Social and Developmental Components." BEHAVIOUR CHANGE, Volume 35, Issue 4, pp. 203 - 216 (14). https://doi.org/10.1017/bec.2018.19
Abstract
A staple theme in clinical psychology, emotion regulation, or the ability to manage one's emotions, is directly linked with personal wellbeing and the ability to effectively navigate the social world. Until recently, this concept has been limited to a focus on intrapersonal processes, such as suppression. Less emphasis has been placed on developmental, social, and cultural aspects of emotion regulation. We argue here that as social beings, our engagement in emotion regulation may often occur interpersonally, with trusted others helping us to regulate our emotions. This review will highlight recent research on interpersonal emotion regulation processes.