Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Well-Being and Positive Education

Lucy Morrish (), Nikki Rickard, Tan Chyuan Chin and Dianne Anne Vella-Brodrick
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Lucy Morrish: The University of Melbourne
Nikki Rickard: The University of Melbourne
Tan Chyuan Chin: The University of Melbourne
Dianne Anne Vella-Brodrick: The University of Melbourne

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2018, vol. 19, issue 5, No 15, 1543-1564

Abstract: Abstract Emotion regulation (ER) becomes increasingly important across adolescent development, and promotes psychological flexibility, resilience and well-being in youth. Positive education programs (PEPs) combine academic training with positive psychology interventions (PPIs) to increase well-being and reduce mental ill-health. Despite considerable overlap between PPIs and ER models, the role and relevance of ER to PEPs remains unclear. This review aimed to evaluate the relationship of ER to PEPs targeting adolescents. First, to evaluate the relationship of ER to domains of well-being targeted by school-based PPIs. Second, to examine whether school-based PPIs can improve adolescents’ ER capacity. Third, to evaluate the role of ER in well-being outcomes of PEPs. Results support the relevance of ER to domains of well-being outlined by the revised PERMA model, including positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and health. ER can influence the degree to which students benefit from PEP participation. It remains to be determined whether ER capacity is improved as a result of exposure to positive education programs. Findings are limited by the small and heterogeneous group of interventions examined, and the use of inconsistent ER measures. Further research of the role of ER in positive education may contribute to greater understanding of the mechanisms underlying their effectiveness and further promote the psychological well-being of adolescents.

Keywords: Emotion regulation; Positive education; Resilience; Well-being; Adolescence; Social emotional learning; PERMA (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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