The Impact of Emotional Dysregulation on Family Relationship Stability Among Young Adult

Abstract

Emotional dysregulation, or the lack of ability to manage and respond to emotional events appropriately, is a major factor influencing interpersonal relationships. In this study, the impact of emotional dysregulation on the stability of young adults’ family connections during a developmental period characterized by emotional instability and shifting roles in the family was explored. Standardized self- report questionnaires were employed in a mixed-methods study involving 139 young adults. Assessing whether higher levels of emotional dysregulation are associated with poorer perceived quality of family relationships and examining the broader psychological implications of this relationship were two of the study’s primary objectives. The results indicated that perceived family cohesion and adaptability were strongly negatively correlated with emotional dysregulation. Key implications for clinical interventions and prevention efforts designed to enhance relational and emotional well-being in this group are indicated by these results, which offer valuable information regarding the influence of family dynamics on emotional development and regulation during emerging adulthood.