Key predictors of emotion regulation in Vietnamese undergraduates: life orientation, social support, and self-esteem

Emotional regulation skills are essential for maintaining mental health and fostering well-being, especially among undergraduate students who face unique academic and social pressures. This study examines the predictive roles of life orientation, perceived social support, and self-esteem on emotion regulation skills, addressing a research gap in the Vietnamese context. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 675 undergraduate students from Ho Chi Minh City National University, using standard