“THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN RESILIENCE AMONGCHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE”

Abstract

Exposure to violence during childhood can have significant effects on emotional development, psychological well-being, and the ability to adapt to stressful experiences. However, some children demonstrate resilience despite experiencing violent or threatening environments. Emotional regulation is considered an important psychological factor that may contribute to this resilience. The present study examines the role of emotional regulation in resilience among children exposed to violence. The study focuses on how children’s ability to identify, manage, and appropriately express their emotions may influence their psychological adaptation following exposure to violent experiences. It is hypothesized that higher levels of emotional regulation will be positively associated with greater resilience. The study may involve children who have experienced domestic, community, or interpersonal violence, with emotional regulation and resilience assessed using age-appropriate psychological measures. The findings are expected to demonstrate that children with stronger emotional regulation skills are more likely to develop adaptive coping patterns, maintain psychological stability, and recover more effectively from stressful experiences.