What is it about?
This study explores how cultural differences shape the ways people regulate their emotions with the help of others and how these strategies are related to emotional well-being. By comparing individuals from Turkey and Germany, two cultures with contrasting norms about emotions and social interactions, the research highlights the different strategies people use to manage their emotions through social support and interaction. The findings provide insights into how these culturally influenced strategies relate to mental health outcomes, such as depression, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being.
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Why is it important?
Understanding how culture is associated with interpersonal emotion regulation strategies is crucial for creating effective and culturally sensitive mental health interventions. Emotions are often managed through relationships, but the strategies people prefer and how effective they are can vary greatly between cultures. By exploring these cultural differences, this study provides a framework for clinicians, educators, and researchers to tailor support systems that better meet the emotional needs of people in diverse cultural contexts. It also encourages further exploration into the role of cultural norms in shaping mental health and emotional resilience.
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We hope this work encourages a broader, more inclusive exploration of how our social and cultural environments are related to our emotional lives.
Luise Pruessner
Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg
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This page is a summary of: Cultural context shapes the selection and adaptiveness of interpersonal emotion regulation strategies., Emotion, December 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/emo0001412.
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