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Emotion regulation (ER) and emotion dysregulation (ED) are linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Interventions can change ER/ED in youth, but their specific impact on pediatric OCD symptoms requires further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Maladaptive emotion regulation (ER) and emotion dysregulation (ED) are recognized as etiological and maintaining factors in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • Research interest in "rage OCD" highlights the role of ED, yet the connection between OCD and ER/ED in pediatric populations remains understudied.
  • Targeting ER/ED in pediatric OCD requires a deeper understanding of their relationship and effective intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on emotion regulation (ER) and emotion dysregulation (ED) in relation to pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • To examine the efficacy of interventions aimed at modifying ER/ED in youth, with a specific focus on those diagnosed with OCD.
  • To elucidate the current state of research on ER/ED as they pertain to pediatric OCD and associated interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review was conducted.
  • 182 publications were systematically analyzed.
  • The review focused on the relationship between ER/ED and OCD in pediatric populations and the effectiveness of interventions.

Main Results:

  • A majority of studies indicated a significant association between ER/ED measures and OCD, including specific symptom dimensions.
  • Various interventions, including adaptations and novel approaches, demonstrated an ability to influence ER/ED in youth.
  • Few studies have specifically targeted ER/ED for pediatric OCD, leaving the precise mechanisms of change poorly understood.

Conclusions:

  • Continued research into ER/ED in pediatric OCD is strongly supported by current findings.
  • While interventions can effectively alter ER/ED in youth, their direct impact on pediatric OCD symptom reduction remains unclear.
  • Further investigation is needed to clarify the role of ER/ED modification in improving pediatric OCD outcomes.