The dual - systems model of neurological development highlights adolescence as a critical period for increased risk for emotion regulation difficulties. (link.springer.com)
In sum, there is a robust association between emotion regulation difficulties and the development of psychopathology, particularly during the high - risk period of adolescence. (link.springer.com)
Thus, despite growing evidence on the interconnected nature of children's and parents» emotions during interactions as well as research showing the link between parent - child emotion regulation difficulties and children's AD, relatively little research examined this in tandem. (link.springer.com)