Understanding Adolescent Problem Behaviors and Emotional Regulation
Author Information
Author(s): Eslava Dalila, Delgado Begoña, Carrasco Miguel Á., Holgado-Tello Francisco Pablo
Primary Institution: Valencian International University
Hypothesis
Less adaptive emotional regulation strategies are positively related to problem behaviors in adolescents.
Conclusion
The study found that less adaptive emotional regulation strategies are central to understanding various problem behaviors in adolescents, with notable gender differences.
Supporting Evidence
- Less adaptive regulation strategies were identified as the most central node in the network analysis.
- Girls exhibited more problematic internet use and suicidal behavior than boys.
- Contextual problems were more significantly related to problem behaviors in girls than in boys.
Takeaway
This study shows that how teenagers manage their emotions can affect their behavior, like using drugs or feeling suicidal, and boys and girls may handle these issues differently.
Methodology
The study used psychometric networks to analyze the relationships between problem behaviors, contextual problems, and cognitive emotional regulation strategies among adolescents.
Potential Biases
The use of non-random sampling and self-report questionnaires may introduce bias in the findings.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences, and relies on self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 12 to 21, with 55.4% female and 44.6% male, primarily high school students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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