Theoretical integration of different measures of emotional regulation

This study examines the possibility of theoretical integration of different measures of emotional regulation. In particular, we analyse the empirical relationship existing between such measures with the aim of gaining a better understanding of the mechanisms on which emotional management operates. The study was carried out with 161 undergraduates that were evaluated through three measures of emotional regulation: Perceived Emotional Intelligence (TMMS); Emotional Suppression and emotional reappraisal strategies (ERQ); Emotional coping (EAC) and in criterion variables such as Self- Esteem and Life Satisfaction (SWLS). Likewise, the present study investigates the incremental, convergent and discriminant validity of emotional regulation measures to account for the variance of the several criterion variables: life satisfaction and self-esteem. The results obtained pointed to the expected direction, showing that the dimensions of the various tendencies studied seem to be assessing in practise the same type of emotional management strategies. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)