Role of Emotion Regulation in Quality of Life

H K Manju; Basavarajappa

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| Published: December 25, 2016

Role of Emotion Regulation in Quality of Life

H K Manju

Research Scholar, Department of Studies in Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Basavarajappa

Formerly Professor, Department of Studies in Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India & Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, JSS University, Mysuru, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.136/20160401

DOI: 10.25215/0401.136

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between Emotion Regulation and quality of life. Five hundred and thirty-eight adults, 262 men and 276 women, selected through random sampling method participated in the study. Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) and Quality of Life-BREF scale (WHOQOL-BREF) were used to gather data. Results of the study revealed a significant correlation between the variables; however, reappraisal showed a positive relationship with quality of life while suppression showed a negative relationship. There was no gender difference.

Keywords

Emotion Regulation, Quality of Life, Reappraisal, Suppression of Emotion

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How to cite this article: Manju H, Basavarajappa (2016), Role of Emotion Regulation in Quality of Life, International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 4, (1) DIP:18.01.136/20160401,DOI: 10.25215/0401.136