Érzelemszabályozástól

Érzelemszabályozástól translates to emotion regulation from Hungarian. It refers to the processes individuals use to influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions. This is a fundamental aspect of psychological well-being and social functioning. Emotion regulation involves a wide range of strategies, both conscious and unconscious, that can be employed before, during, or after an emotional experience.

These strategies can be broadly categorized into antecedent-focused and response-focused regulation. Antecedent-focused strategies aim to modify the situation or one's thoughts about the situation before the emotion arises or intensifies. Examples include situation selection, situation modification, attentional deployment, and cognitive change. Response-focused strategies, on the other hand, target the emotional response after it has already begun. This can involve modulating the expression of emotions, changing the physiological arousal associated with an emotion, or altering the subjective experience of the emotion.

Effective emotion regulation is associated with better mental health outcomes, including lower rates of anxiety and depression, and improved interpersonal relationships. Conversely, difficulties in emotion regulation are often implicated in various psychological disorders. The development of emotion regulation skills typically begins in childhood and continues throughout the lifespan, influenced by a combination of biological, cognitive, and social factors. Understanding and improving emotion regulation is a key area of focus in clinical psychology and psychotherapy.