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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood

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Emotional Control and Social Connection in U.S. Students: A Therapy Analog Study.

Elizabeth C Neilson¹, Daniel W M Maitland^1,2

¹University of Missouri - Kansas City, Department of Psychology and Counseling.

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

|July 14, 2026

Summary

Emotional control, the tendency to suppress emotions, surprisingly strengthened interpersonal connection in a simulated therapy setting among young adults. This suggests validation may help those who avoid emotional expression.

Keywords:

emotional control intimacy therapeutic relationship

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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood

Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood

Published on: February 11, 2017

Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology

Background:

A strong therapeutic alliance, marked by emotional intimacy, is crucial for positive client outcomes.
Emotional control, defined as suppressing or avoiding emotional expression, may impede the development of this alliance.

Purpose of the Study:

This study investigated the influence of emotional control on the development of intimacy and interpersonal connection within a therapy analog.
The research specifically examined this dynamic in young adults in the United States.

Main Methods:

University students (N=83) completed an emotional control measure.
Participants engaged in a simulated therapy session with a research assistant.
Interpersonal connection was assessed pre- and post-session.

Main Results:

Emotional control significantly moderated changes in interpersonal connection.
Individuals with stronger tendencies toward emotional control exhibited greater increases in feeling connected.

Conclusions:

Therapeutic interactions that are emotionally validating may be particularly beneficial for individuals who tend to avoid emotional expression.
Understanding emotional control's role can inform strategies for building therapeutic alliances.