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The Correlation between Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies and Aggressive Behavior among Adolescents
Md Huzzatullah1, Md Shariful Islam1
1Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh.
International Journal of School Health
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Adolescent aggressive behavior is linked to cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies. Maladaptive CER approaches increase aggression, while adaptive CER strategies decrease it, highlighting their roles as risk and protective factors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Aggressive behavior in teenagers is a significant global and Bangladeshi concern.
- Preventive and intervention strategies for adolescent aggression require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies and aggressive behavior in adolescents.
- To identify specific CER strategies that may influence aggressive tendencies.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in 2023 with 300 adolescents in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
- Data were collected using the Bengali CER Questionnaire and the Measure of Aggressive Behavior.
- Descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 25.
Main Results:
- Maladaptive CER strategies (e.g., self-blame, rumination, catastrophizing, blaming others) showed a positive correlation with aggressive behavior.
- Adaptive CER strategies (e.g., positive refocusing, refocus on planning, positive reappraisal, putting into perspective) were negatively correlated with aggressive behavior.
- Regression analysis indicated that maladaptive CER strategies were associated with increased aggression, while adaptive strategies were linked to decreased aggression.
Conclusions:
- Adaptive cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies act as protective factors against adolescent aggression.
- Maladaptive CER strategies are identified as risk factors contributing to aggressive behavior in adolescents.
Keywords:
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