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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

A Comparative Analysis of Emotional Regulation and Maladaptive Symptoms in Adolescents: Insights from Iran and Belgium.

Shokoufeh Vatandoost, Imke Baetens, Zeinab Erjaee, Zahra Azadfar, Martijn Van Heel, Lisa Van Hove

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Shokoufeh VatandoostDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-8326-5722
Imke BaetensBrussels University Consultation Center, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-1906-2020
Zeinab ErjaeeDepartment of General Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 37541-374, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0000-9665
Zahra AzadfarBrussels University Consultation Center, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-4594-0058
Martijn Van HeelBrussels University Consultation Center, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-7741-5093
Lisa Van HoveDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-3809-0892
Vrije Universiteit Brussel · BEIslamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: Emotional regulation is a critical determinant of adaptive functioning during adolescence, exerting a profound influence on psychological well-being. This study seeks to deepen our understanding of the intricate interplay between emotional regulation and maladaptive psychological symptoms, examining these dynamics through a cross-country comparison. (2) Methods: A total of 224 adolescents, aged 13 to 21 years, from both Iran and Belgium, participated in a cross-sectional comparative study. The study aimed to elucidate the relationship between emotional regulation and mental health functioning, assessing internalizing symptoms, externalizing symptoms, and self-injury. A demographic questionnaire, the Emotion Regulation Inventory, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and the Self-Harm Inventory, were administered. Data analysis incorporated correlation assessments, multivariate analysis of variance, and structured equation modeling. (3) Results: The findings revealed a positive association between emotional dysregulation and psychological symptoms across the entire sample. Conversely, emotional suppression, more prevalent in Iran, showed no significant link with maladaptive symptoms but was associated with self-harm in the Belgian sample. Cultural disparities were evident, with internalizing problems more prevalent in Iran and externalizing issues more common in Belgium. (4) Conclusions: Emotional dysregulation emerged as a common factor compromising mental health. It emphasizes the necessity of considering cultural nuances when developing interventional and preventative programs and calls for further research in this field.

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adolescentcultureemotional regulationexternalizing symptomsinternalizing symptomsNSSI

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