Geetika Tholia and Sushma Suri
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Emotions and Emotion Regulation are central aspects of an individual’s life. There are
several factors which influences the development and regulation of emotions (DER). This
study investigated the mediating role of personality amid attachment styles and difficulties
in emotion regulation. Sample of the study were adolescents (N=293) studying in different
schoolsof Delhi. The tools used wereMeasure of Attachment Styles(Ahmed, Jahan,
& Imtiaz, 2016), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation ScaleShort-Formby Kaufman, et
al.(2015)and Big Five Inventory(John, Donahue, & Kentle, 1991). Obtained scored were
analysed using parallel mediation analysis, resultsrevealed that only the agreeableness
dimension of big five personality mediates the relationship between secure attachment
style and difficulties in emotion regulation.On the other hand, ambivalent attachment
style was directly related to difficulties in emotion regulation and indirectly through
neuroticism. The finding not only adds to the literature but suggests the importance of
parent child relationship and of early childhood experiences.
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