Mother–Child Relationship and Emotion Regulation in Emerging Adults

https://doi.org/10.22146/gamajop.95453

Trisnajaya Shalsabila(1*), Shally Novita(2), Shafia Islaha(3)

(1) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Emotion regulation is a critical skill for individuals because it is related to emotion and response
management. The development of emotion regulation can be influenced by many factors, including the relationship between
mother and child. This research investigated the link between mother–child relationship and emotion regulation in
emerging adults, aged 18 to 25 years old. A total of 191 emerging adults participated in the study by completing a
questionnaire that comprised two measurement tools: the Bandung Family Relationship Test (BFRT) and the Emotion
Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). Using this data, the researchers aimed to uncover whether each dimension in the
mother–child relationship is tied to emotion regulation in emerging adults. Hypothesis testing was conducted using
general linear model (GLM) analysis. The results showed that vulnerability, acknowledgement, and justice in
mother–child relationships are related to emotion regulation, specifically cognitive reappraisal and expressive
suppression strategies. Conversely, restrictiveness, affection, and trust were not found to have any interaction with
emotion regulation strategies. This research suggests that these dimensions must be adjusted to align with the
developmental progression of this stage.


Keywords


mother–child relationship; emotion regulation; emerging adult

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