Sánchez AR, Díaz-Loving R

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Annoying situations release negative emotions and responses such as frustration and anger (Ben-Ze´ev, 2000). Given the importance of emotional control for personal health and interaction, it is necessary to consider those processes that allow for the adequate management of emotions, such as the capability to regulate them. Taking into account this, Gross & Thompson (2007) proposed five processes of Emotional Regulation (ER) that were operationalized by Sanchez Aragon (2008), for their measurement in Mexico. In order to ascertain the validity and reliability of the measure of regulation of frustration and anger, data from Mexican adults were analyzed. Findings show psychometrically robust and conceptually clear versions of both scales. ER strategies for anxiety, looking for support, impulsivity, rumination (for Frustration) and masking (for Anger) were identified. Similarities and differences between emotions as well as for strategies such as aggressive responses or looking for calm and relaxation are presented and discussed.