Intra- and interpersonal emotion regulation are altered in individuals with childhood maltreatment: cross-sectional associations and effects on daily life mood

Our findings highlight a critical treatment target: intrapersonal ER impairments, which uniquely predict daily mood fluctuations beyond the effect of CM severity. Reduced use of interpersonal ER was also observed in individuals with more severe CM, which could be adaptive in certain environments where social support is unavailable or inconsistent. We emphasize the need to prioritize ER-focused interventions in clinical settings to address the enduring consequences of CM.