The effect of age on emotion regulation patterns in daily life: Findings from an experience sampling study
Mai Bjørnskov Mikkelsen,
Mia Skytte O'Toole,
Emma Elkjær
et al.
Abstract:The present experience sampling study investigated the effect of age on emotion regulation patterns (i.e., emotion regulation strategy effectiveness, variability, and differentiation) in daily life. The study further explored the implications of potential age differences in emotion regulation patterns for well‐being. A sample of 406 adults (age range: 18–81, 62.8% female) were prompted five times a day for seven days to rate momentary emotions, emotion regulation strategy use, and emotion regulation strategy e… Show more
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