Emotion regulation refers to how we manage and control our emotions. It means being able to understand and handle our feelings in a healthy way, so they don't overwhelm us or negatively impact our behavior. Full definition
Research on the assessment of emotion regulation strategies in children and adolescents through self - report was originally dominated by measures of stress coping responses. (journals.plos.org)
Although the field of emotion regulation in children and adolescents is growing, there is need for age - adjusted measures that assess a large variety of strategies. (journals.plos.org)
Selection and implementation of emotion regulation strategies in major depressive disorder: An integrative review. (cambridge.org)