Cutaneous sensory symptoms and emotional regulation in non-clinical healthy students: a near-infrared spectroscopy study

These findings suggest that university students with higher cutaneous symptoms face greater challenges in regulating emotions compared with those with lower symptoms. Their reduced ability to benefit from distraction may stem from difficulties in maintaining attentional focus or increased absorption in off-task thoughts, rather than impaired emotional inhibition. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions may enhance the mental well-being and overall quality of life in non-clinical populations.