The relationship between psychological resilience and emotion regulation in Chinese adolescents: a psychological network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although psychological resilience and emotion regulation are crucial factors influencing mental health, network analysis studies examining their interrelationships in adolescents are scarce.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shenzhen, China (October-November 2024). A total of 2,119 seventh-grade adolescents (Mean age = 12.25 ± 0.45 years; 1,101 males) were included. Network analysis was employed to model interactions among items measuring psychological resilience and emotion regulation. The network structure and gender differences were examined.

Results

Females scored lower on psychological resilience dimensions and cognitive reappraisal, but higher on expressive suppression. The items "Setting goals to propel myself forward" (from resilience

SUBMITTER: Xiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672892 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature