FEATURES OF EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AGGRESSIVENESS

Abstract

The article examines the features of emotional self-regulation in adolescents with varying levels of aggressiveness. Emotional self-regulation is viewed as a key mechanism of adaptive personal functioning, enabling conscious management of emotional states in a dynamic environment. Adolescence is a sensitive period for developing mature regulation strategies amid emotional crisis and neurobiological changes. The study reveals an inverse relationship between aggressiveness and self-regulation effectiveness: high aggressiveness (more prevalent in boys) is associated with predominant maladaptive strategies, intense negative emotional experiences, and reduced self-efficacy, whereas low aggressiveness correlates with higher regulation levels and self-efficacy (with girls showing an advantage). The findings highlight the protective role of emotional self-regulation against aggressive behavior and underscore the need for targeted programs to foster adaptive regulation strategies, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.