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Emotion regulation: taking stock and moving forward.
1Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305–2130, USA. gross@stanford.edu
Emotion (Washington, D.C.)
|March 27, 2013
Summary
This review clarifies the burgeoning field of emotion regulation by addressing fundamental questions about its definition, significance, and modification. It highlights key challenges in this rapidly advancing area of psychological science.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Affective Science
Background:
- Emotion regulation is a rapidly growing field of study.
- Despite significant interest, conceptual clarity remains a challenge.
- Understanding emotion regulation is crucial for psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of the current state of emotion regulation research.
- To address 10 fundamental questions regarding the nature and application of emotion regulation.
- To identify and discuss challenges within the field.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of the literature on emotion regulation.
- Analysis and synthesis of existing research to answer key questions.
- Identification of conceptual and practical challenges.
Main Results:
- Defines emotion regulation and explains its importance.
- Discusses methods for changing emotion regulation strategies.
- Highlights the need for conceptual clarity and addresses field-specific challenges.
Conclusions:
- Emotion regulation is a well-established but conceptually developing field.
- Further research is needed to refine definitions and applications.
- Addressing current challenges will foster future growth in emotion regulation science.
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