All articles tagged with #emotional control
A study in China found that individuals with generalized anxiety disorder exhibit deficits in emotional control, including poorer affective inhibition and shifting, which may contribute to difficulties in emotion recognition and regulation. The research highlights specific affective functioning impairments in GAD but does not establish causality.
A study by Penn State researchers highlights the importance of consistent bedtimes for children, showing that regular sleep schedules improve emotional control and behavior. Tracking 143 six-year-olds, the study found that children with stable bedtime routines exhibited better self-regulation and less impulsivity. The findings emphasize the role of "responsive parenting" and structured bedtimes in promoting positive long-term behavioral outcomes, suggesting that sleep regularity may be more crucial than sleep quality or duration for children's emotional and behavioral health.
On February 23, 2024, the Moon in Virgo presents a challenging transit for three zodiac signs – Cancer, Libra, and Pisces. Despite the potential for negative reactions, these signs demonstrate emotional control and personal growth. Cancer learns to avoid destructive behavior, Libra realizes the impact of their obstinacy on friendships, and Pisces confronts their defensive tendencies. This day offers an opportunity for self-reflection and positive change, allowing these signs to overcome their challenging horoscopes.
Travis Kelce's emotional outburst towards coach Andy Reid during the Super Bowl threatened to derail the Chiefs' victory, but instead, Reid harnessed Kelce's passion to fuel the team's success. Kelce's pregame speech and second-half performance, guided by Reid's mentorship, played a crucial role in the Chiefs' overtime win. Despite the viral moment, Kelce's growth and maturity under Reid's leadership were evident, showcasing the coach's ability to manage personalities and elevate players to their best selves.
Neuroimaging research published in Nature Communications reveals that anxious individuals use different brain regions and neural mechanisms to regulate their emotional action tendencies compared to non-anxious individuals. The study found that anxious individuals have a more excitable frontopolar cortex (FPl) and stronger connectivity between the FPl and the amygdala, a region involved in processing emotions. Anxious individuals also exhibited a shift in neural activation, relying more on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) for emotional control. These findings contribute to a better understanding of how anxiety affects decision-making and behavior in social situations.
Anxious individuals use a less suitable section of the forebrain to control their emotions, as revealed by brain scans conducted by researchers at Radboud University. In socially difficult situations, anxious people struggle to choose alternative behavior and often avoid social interactions. The scans showed that anxious individuals activate a less efficient section of the prefrontal cortex compared to non-anxious individuals when controlling emotional behavior. This difference in brain activity may explain why anxious people find it challenging to navigate social situations and suggests potential avenues for developing new treatments for anxiety.
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified potential protective factors against substance use disorder in individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment. The research found that those who experienced childhood maltreatment but did not develop substance use disorder exhibited better emotional control and healthier functioning of the endocannabinoid system. These findings may contribute to the development of interventions to prevent substance use disorder in individuals who have suffered childhood maltreatment. However, the study had limitations in terms of sample size and reliance on self-reported measures. Further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms behind resilience and to explore other potential factors that contribute to it.
Star shortstop Wander Franco returned to the Tampa Bay Rays after a two-game disciplinary benching due to his inability to control his emotions, which has played out publicly and privately over much of the season. Franco said he will work on better controlling his emotions and apologized to his teammates individually. The Rays' manager, Kevin Cash, said he felt Franco received the message well, but that change won’t necessarily be immediate.