Duygu Düzenleme ve Kişiler Arası İletişim

Emotions are complex internal experiences that integrate cognitive, physiological, and behavioral elements, forming the basis of an individual's interaction with their environment. Effectively recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions is essential for both psychological well-being and social functionality. Emotion regulation, in this context, emerges as a critical psychological skill that enables individuals to maintain internal equilibrium and engage in healthy interpersonal relationships. According to Gross’s process model, emotion regulation involves strategies applied before or after emotions arise, aiming to modify emotional experiences and responses. This study examines the developmental foundations of emotion regulation, emphasizing the role of familial influence and parenting styles during early childhood. It also investigates how individuals manage their emotions in everyday life depending on social contexts and their interactions with others. Within the framework of interpersonal emotion regulation principles, the regulatory function of the social environment is analyzed. The findings indicate that emotion regulation is not merely an internal mechanism but a socially embedded process shaped by ongoing interactions. Supporting these skills contributes significantly to individual well-being and the strengthening of interpersonal bonds, underscoring its importance in psychological and social development. Keywords: Emotion, emotion regulation, Gross’s process model, interpersonal relationships, family influence, social context