FEATURES OF EMOTION REGULATION STRATEGIES IN INDIVIDUALS WITH PTSD SYMPTOMS

The article presents the results of a comprehensive study of the characteristics of emotional regulation in individuals with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (hereinafter referred to as PTSD). The study was conducted using the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), assessment of personality traits according to the Big Five model, and analysis of everyday stressors. The sample included 120 participants (60 with PTSD symptoms and 60 without symptoms). The results demonstrate significant differences in the use of cognitive emotion regulation strategies between the groups, and also reveal specific relationships between personality traits, emotional regulation strategies, and the severity of PTSD symptoms. The data obtained are important for the development of psychotherapeutic programs. EDN: ZOSLXY