Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Family Environment Among Young Adults: A Correlational Study

Abstract

Emotional regulation represents a fundamental component of psychological well-being, impacting stress management, interpersonal relationships, and mental health. The family environment significantly contributes to the development of emotional regulation strategies among young adults. This study investigates the overall relationship between family environment and emotional regulation in young adults in India. Utilizing the Family Environment Scale (FES) and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), data was gathered from a randomly selected sample. Statistical analysis was performed to ascertain the general association between these two variables and to examine gender differences. The findings reveal that although there exists a positive association between family environment and emotional regulation, the relationship is weak and lacks statistical significance. This implies that family environment by itself may not serve as a strong predictor of emotional regulation in young adults. Nonetheless, significant gender differences were noted, with females exhibiting superior emotional regulation abilities compared to males. Conversely, no substantial gender differences were detected in the perception of family environment.