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Wasifa R Orthy1, Benjamin Beygi2,3, Hannaneh Yazdi3,4
1Department of Neuroscience, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Frustration responses vary based on individual differences and situational triggers. Understanding these factors helps in developing personalized emotion regulation strategies for high-stress environments.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Affective Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Frustration is a common yet understudied emotion.
- Laboratory studies often overlook real-world complexities.
- Understanding individual and situational factors is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how individual differences and situational triggers influence frustration.
- To identify distinct frustration response profiles.
- To inform the development of tailored emotion regulation strategies.
Main Methods:
- 145 participants completed the Frustration Induction Task (FIT).
- FIT simulated frustration using time constraints, notifications, and feedback.
- Participants' self-reported frustration experiences were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Three frustration profiles emerged: High, Mid, and Low Frustration.
- High frustration linked to neuroticism and emotion-regulation difficulties.
- Low frustration linked to emotional intelligence and perfectionism.
- Situational triggers like time pressure and feedback were key differentiators.
Conclusions:
- Frustration responses are influenced by a combination of internal and external factors.
- Situational triggers play a significant role in differentiating frustration levels.
- Tailored emotion regulation strategies are essential for managing frustration effectively.
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