Attachment Insecurity and Depression: The Mediating Role of Interpersonal Emotion Regulation

Messina, Irene; Maniglio, Roberto; Spataro, Pietro

doi:10.1007/s10608-023-10386-5

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“…In line with previous studies [12,39], venting may increase negative emotions (loneliness, socially anxious behavior, and symptoms of depression) and decrease positive social and emotional well-being (self-efficacy and positive emotions). However, the correlation between venting and negative emotions was not as robust as observed in previous studies [11,12]. One potential explanation is that in cultures characterized by high levels of interpersonal dependence, such as China, recipients of complaints may tend to respond with more indirect negativity.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…As for the maladaptive IER strategies, findings regarding the effects of venting and excessive reassurance-seeking on psychological functioning were inconsistent. Although the catharsis theory states that venting may help people feel better [13], many studies argued that venting can increase one's aggressiveness and anger, intrapersonal ER difficulties, and almost all psychopathological symptoms [11,14].…”

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“…For example, soothing has been shown to increase depressive symptoms in general [9] but also decrease them under certain circumstances [10]. In a recent study [11], Messina et al proposed a more comprehensive perspective on IER strategies, suggesting that excessive IER, indicative of difficulties in emotion self-regulation, may serve as a predictor of depression.…”

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The Difficulties in Interpersonal Regulation of Emotions Scale (DIRE): Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance across Gender and Two Chinese Youth Samples

Zhao,

Wang,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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Effective interpersonal emotion regulation (IER) strategies have been found to be meaningful predictors for positive psychological functioning. The Difficulties in Interpersonal Regulation of Emotions Scale (DIRE) is a measure developed to assess maladaptive IER strategies. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of DIRE using two college student samples (Sample 1: n = 296; Sample 2: n = 419). The two-factor structure of DIRE (venting and excessive reassurance-seeking) was confirmed through an exploratory structure equation modeling approach. Our results demonstrated that the Chinese version of DIRE exhibits a similar factor structure (in both samples) as the original DIRE. Measurement invariance across gender and samples was also achieved. Latent mean analyses demonstrated that females more frequently reported excessive reassurance-seeking (in both samples) and venting (in Sample 1) than males. Furthermore, venting and excessive reassurance-seeking were significantly related to intrapersonal emotion regulation and well-being indicators. Although in Chinese culture DIRE performs somewhat differently from the original DIRE, the current findings suggest that DIRE is a reliable and valid scale with which to measure the IER strategies in Chinese culture and the use of this measure in clinical practice may allow for an accurate assessment of emotion regulation deficits in clients from other diverse cultures.

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The Difficulties in Interpersonal Regulation of Emotions Scale (DIRE): Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance across Gender and Two Chinese Youth Samples

Zhao,

Wang,

Zhang

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“…Results indicated that a bi-EFA model with one general factor and three specific factors best fit the data, consistent with Zaki’s statement that the common motive, namely other-oriented empathetic concern, may be the dominant motive that motivates people to regulate others’ emotions. 5 Moreover, previous studies on the relationship between interpersonal emotion regulation and well-being primarily focused on intrinsic emotion regulation, 10 , 11 , 42 , 43 whereas this study explores the correlation between extrinsic emotion regulation and young adults’ social well-being.…”

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Other-Oriented Empathetic Concern as the Underlying Factor of Extrinsic Emotion Regulation Motives and Its Positive Application for Social Well-Being

Zhao,

Liao,

Niu

et al. 2023

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Purpose In recent years, research on interpersonal emotion regulation has garnered increasing attention. Extrinsic emotion regulation (EER) or the regulation of others’ emotions is associated with individual personal relationships and mental health outcomes. However, investigations into why people engage in extrinsic emotion regulation are relatively rare. The current study aimed to identify the underlying factor structure of the motives of extrinsic emotion regulation, based on the Extrinsic Emotion Regulation Motives Scale (EERMS), to examine how these factors related to people’s moral identity and social relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants and Methods The participants of this study were 464 adults (73.1% females) from China who completed an online survey based on EERMS and other related measures. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was utilized to examine the underlying structure of EER motives followed by a bifactor EFA (bi-EFA). Results Analyses revealed that the bi-EFA model, with an overarching factor (other-oriented empathetic concern) and three specific factors (self-orientation, reciprocation, and obligation), was best applied to the data. These factors were differently associated with social well-being indicators (moral self-identity, peer relationship quality, and perceived social support). Conclusion This preliminary study supports the use of a hierarchical perspective to understand the different dimensions of motives for extrinsic emotion regulation.

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Family Relations and Children’s/Young People’s Mental Health: The Impact of Separation from the Birth Family

Heaslip,

Hean,

Tembjerg

2024

Rebuilding Family Relations for Children and Youth Separated From Family

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Attachment Insecurity and Depression: The Mediating Role of Interpersonal Emotion Regulation

Cited by 12 publications

References 48 publications

The Difficulties in Interpersonal Regulation of Emotions Scale (DIRE): Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance across Gender and Two Chinese Youth Samples

The Difficulties in Interpersonal Regulation of Emotions Scale (DIRE): Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance across Gender and Two Chinese Youth Samples

Other-Oriented Empathetic Concern as the Underlying Factor of Extrinsic Emotion Regulation Motives and Its Positive Application for Social Well-Being

Family Relations and Children’s/Young People’s Mental Health: The Impact of Separation from the Birth Family

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