Understanding of Emotions and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Females with Conduct Problems: A Qualitative Analysis

Authors

Lynne M. Kostiuk, University of AlbertaFollow
Gregory T. Fouts, University of CalgaryFollow

Abstract

Adolescent girls with conduct problems were interviewed regarding their (a) understanding of positive and negative emotions, (b) parental context of experiencing emotions, (c) ways of regulating emotions, (d) success in emotion regulation, and (e) use of alternative strategies in dealing with emotions. It was found that the girls have relatively little understanding of their negative internal states and/or are unable to express them to others, especially to fathers. They have few successful strategies for regulating negative emotions in themselves and others and are unaware of alternative strategies. This dysregulatory pattern likely prevents them from learning more appropriate ways of expressing and constructively handling their negative emotions that are necessary for healthy adjustment.

Keywords

qualitative research

Publication Date

3-1-2002

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DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2002.1985

Recommended APA Citation

Kostiuk, L. M., & Fouts, G. T. (2002). Understanding of Emotions and Emotion Regulation in Adolescent Females with Conduct Problems: A Qualitative Analysis. The Qualitative Report, 7(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2002.1985