Emotion Regulation and Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents

Emotions are a cardinal component of everyday life, affecting one''s ability to function in an adaptive manner and influencing both intrapersonal and interpersonal processes such as self-esteem and relationship satisfaction. However, when emotions are overpowering, they can become debilitating and intrusive in daily life. In general, emotion regulation competencies become differentiated as a funct...