Everyday emotion regulation

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Citation article

Title:
The regulation of negative and positive affect in daily life.
Authors:
Brans, K., Koval, P., Fossati, P., Lim, Y. L., Kuppens, P.
Year of publication:
2013
Publication name:
Emotion
Volume number:
13
Issue number:
5
Page numbers:
926-939
DOI or URL:
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0032400

Study details

Baseline session:
Yes
Followup session:
No
Study design:
A experience sampling study examining emotion regulation and positive and negative affect across 7 days.
ESM measurement waves:
1
Ethics granting body:
The University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee
Ethics protocol number:
931215.1
Year/s data was collected:
2009
Location of participants (Countries):
Australia
Background information:
Participants attended an introductory session before the ESM component to obtain demographic information and to provide consent. During the ESM period, surveys were sent during participants normal waking hours.
Languages:
English
Setting:
IP
Collection platform:
---
Preregistration URL:
---
Days of ESM data collection:
7
Number of ESM measures per day:
10
Sampling schedule:
signal-contingent
ESM schedule start time:
---
ESM schedule end time:
---
ESM schedule duration:
---

Sample details

Type of sample:
Community members, Undergraduate students
Recruitment information:
Participants were recruited through the Careers and Employment Service at the University of Melbourne.
Incentives:
Participants received $40 (AUD) for participation.
Exclusions:
None.
Number of participants:
50

Contact info

Contact:
Peter Kuppens
Contact email:
peter.kuppens@kuleuven.be
Selection Variable Info Assessment type Constructs Branching
UUID Default None —
Date_Local Default None —
Time_Local Default None —
ACT_MUST Since the previous beep, I did something that I had to do ESM OUGHT SITUATION_CONTEXT —
ACT_MUST_RT Reaction time measured in hundredths of a second ESM —
ACT_WANT Since the previous beep, I did something that I wanted to do ESM SITUATION_CONTEXT —
ACT_WANT_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
AFFGRID_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
AGE Age Baseline AGE DEMOGRAPHICS —
AIM_1 When I accomplish something difficult I feel delighted or elated. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_10 My heart races at the anticipation of some exciting event Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_11 Sad movies deeply touch me Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_12 When I'm happy it's a feeling of being untroubled and content rather than being zestful and aroused. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_13 When I talk in front of a group for the first time my voice gets shaky and my heart races Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_14 When something good happens, I'm usually much more jubilant than others. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_15 My friends might say I'm emotional Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_16 The memories I like the most are of those times when I felt content and peaceful rather than zestful and enthusiastic Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_17 The sight of someone who is hurt badly affects me strongly Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_18 When I'm feeling well it's easy for me to go from being in a good mood to being really joyful Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_19 Calm and cool could easily describe me Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_2 When I feel happy it is a strong type of exuberance Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_20 When I'm happy I feel like I'm bursting with joy Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_21 Seeing a picture of some violent car accident in a newspaper makes me feel sick to my stomach. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_22 When I'm happy I feel very energetic. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_23 When I receive a reward I become overjoyed Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_24 When I succeed at something, my reaction is calm and contentment Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_25 When I do something wrong I have strong feelings of shame and guilt Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_26 I can remain calm even on the most trying days Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_27 When things are going good I feel 'on top of the world' Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_28 When I get angry it's easy for me to still be rational and not overreact Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_29 When I know I have done something very well, I feel relaxed and content rather than excited and elated. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_3 I enjoy being with other people very much. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_30 When I do feel anxiety it is normally very strong Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_31 My negative moods are mild in intensity Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_32 When I am excited over something I want to share my feelings with everyone Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_33 When I feel happiness, it is a quiet type of contentment Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_34 My friends would probably say I'm a tense or 'high-strung' person Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_35 When I'm happy I bubble over with energy Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_36 When I feel guilty, this emotion is quite strong Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_37 I would characterize my happy moods as closer to contentment than joy Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_38 When someone compliments me, I get so happy I could 'burst'. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_39 When I am nervous I get shaky all over Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_4 I feel pretty bad when I tell a lie. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_40 When I am happy the feeling is more like contentment and inner calm than one of exhilaration and excitement. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_5 When I solve a small personal problem, I feel euphoric. Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_6 My emotions tend to be more intense than those of most people Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_7 My happy moods are so strong that I feel like I'm in heaven Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_8 I get overly enthusiastic Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
AIM_9 If I complete a task I thought was impossible, I am ecstatic Baseline AFFECT AFFECT_INTENSITY —
ANG At the moment, I feel angry ESM AFFECT ANGER NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
ANG_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
ANX At the moment, I feel anxious ESM AFFECT ANXIETY NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
ANX_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
AVOIDEM Since the previous beep, I have avoided thinking about my feelings. ESM AVOIDANCE EMOTION_REGULATION STRATEGY —
AVOIDEM_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
BISBAS_1 A person's family is the most important thing in life Baseline FILLER —
BISBAS_10 I will often do things for no other reason than that they might be fun Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_FUN PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_11 It's hard for me to find the time to do things such as get a haircut Baseline FILLER —
BISBAS_12 If I see a chance to get something I want I move on it right away Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_DRIVE PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_13 I feel pretty worried or upset when I think or know somebody is angry at me Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_14 When I see an opportunity for something I like I get excited right away Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_REWARD PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_15 I often act on the spur of the moment Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_FUN PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_16 If I think something unpleasant is going to happen I usually get pretty "worked up" Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_17 I often wonder why people act the way they do Baseline FILLER —
BISBAS_18 When good things happen to me, it affects me strongly Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_REWARD PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_19 I feel worried when I think I have done poorly at something important Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_2 Even if something bad is about to happen to me, I rarely experience fear or nervousness Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_20 I crave excitement and new sensations Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_FUN PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_21 When I go after something I use a "no holds barred" approach Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_DRIVE PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_22 I have very few fears compared to my friends Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_23 It would excite me to win a contest Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_REWARD PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_24 I worry about making mistakes Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_3 I go out of my way to get things I want Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_DRIVE PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_4 When I'm doing well at something I love to keep at it Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_REWARD PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_5 I'm always willing to try something new if I think it will be fun Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_FUN PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_6 How I dress is important to me Baseline FILLER —
BISBAS_7 When I get something I want, I feel excited and energized Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_REWARD PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_8 Criticism or scolding hurts me quite a bit Baseline BEHAVIORAL_INHIBITION PERSONALITY —
BISBAS_9 When I want something I usually go all-out to get it Baseline BEHAVIORAL_ACTIVATION_DRIVE PERSONALITY —
CESD_1 I was bothered by things that don’t usually bother me Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_10 I felt fearful Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_11 My sleep was restless Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_12 I was happy Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_13 I talked less than usual Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_14 I felt lonely Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_15 People were unfriendly Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_16 I enjoyed life Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_17 I had crying spells Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_18 I felt sad Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_19 I felt that people disliked me Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_2 I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_20 I could not get “going” Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_3 I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with the help of my family and friends Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_4 I felt that I was just as good as other people Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_5 I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_6 I felt depressed Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_7 I felt everything I did was an effort Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_8 I felt hopeful about the future Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_9 I thought my life had been a failure Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
DEP At the moment, I feel depressed ESM AFFECT DEPRESSION NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
DEP_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
DIST Since the previous beep, I have engaged in activities to distract myself from my feelings ESM DISTRACTION EMOTION_REGULATION STRATEGY —
DIST_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
ERQ_1 When I want to feel more positive emotion (such as joy or amusement), I change what I’m thinking about Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
ERQ_10 When I want to feel a less negative emotion, I change the way I’m thinkingabout the situation Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
ERQ_2 I keep my emotions to myself Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY —
ERQ_3 When I want to feel a less negative emotion (such as sadness or anger), I change what I’m thinking about. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
ERQ_4 When I am feeling positive emotions, I am careful not to express them Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY —
ERQ_5 When I’m faced with a stressful situation, I make myself think about it,in a way that helps me stay calm Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
ERQ_6 I control my emotions by not expressing them Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY —
ERQ_7 When I want to feel more positiveemotion, I change the way I’m thinkingabout the situation Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
ERQ_8 I control my emotions by changing the way I think about the situation I’m in Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
ERQ_9 When I am feeling negative emotions, I make sure not to express them Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY —
GENDER Gender Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS GENDER —
GRFM_1 In general, I am focused on preventing negative events in my life Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_10 I frequently think about how I can prevent failures in my life Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_11 I am more oriented toward preventing losses than I am toward achieving gains Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_12 My major goal in school right now is to achieve my academic ambition Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_13 My major goal in school right now is to avoid becoming an academic failure Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_14 I see myself as someone who is primarily striving to reach my “ideal self ”—to fulfill my hopes, wishes, and aspirations. Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_15 I see myself as someone who is primarily striving to become the self I “ought” to be—to fulfill my duties, responsibilities, and obligations Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_16 In general, I am focused on achieving positive outcomes in my life Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_17 I often imagine myself experiencing good things that I hope will happen to me Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_18 Overall, I am more oriented toward achieving success than preventing failure Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_2 I am anxious that I will fall short of my responsibilities and obligation Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_3 I frequently imagine how I will achieve my hopes and aspirations Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_4 I often think about the person I am afraid I might become in the future Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_5 I often think about the person I would ideally like to be in the future Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_6 I typically focus on the success I hope to achieve in the future Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_7 I often worry that I will fail to accomplish my academic goals Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_8 I often think about how I will achieve academic success. Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRFM_9 I often imagine myself experiencing bad things that I fear might happen to me Baseline REGULATORY_FOCUS SELF —
GRID_AROUSAL Arousal: computed from the affect grid ESM AFFECT AROUSAL —
GRID_VALENCE Valence: computed from the affect grid ESM AFFECT VALENCE —
HAP At the moment, I feel happy ESM AFFECT HAPPINESS POSITIVE_AFFECT —
HAP_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
IPIP_1 Am the life of the party. Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_10 Have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_11 Feel comfortable around people. Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_12 Insult people. Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_13 Pay attention to details. Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_14 Worry about things. Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_15 Have a vivid imagination Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_16 Keep in the background Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_17 Sympathize with others' feelings Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_18 Make a mess of things Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_19 Seldom feel blue Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_2 Feel little concern for others. Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_20 Am not interested in abstract ideas Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_21 Start conversations Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_22 Am not interested in other people's problems Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_23 Get chores done right away Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_24 Am easily disturbed Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_25 Have excellent ideas Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_26 Have little to say Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_27 Have a soft heart Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_28 Often forget to put things back in their proper place Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_29 Get upset easily Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_3 Am always prepared. Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_30 Do not have a good imagination Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_31 Talk to a lot of different people at parties Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_32 Am not really interested in others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_33 Like order Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_34 Change my mood a lot Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_35 Am quick to understand things Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_36 Don't like to draw attention to myself. Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_37 Take time out for others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_38 Shirk my duties Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_39 Have frequent mood swings Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_4 Get stressed out easily. Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_40 Use difficult words Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_41 Don't mind being the center of attention Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_42 Feel others' emotions Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_43 Follow a schedule Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_44 Get irritated easily Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_45 Spend time reflecting on things Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_46 Am quiet around strangers Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_47 Make people feel at ease Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_48 Am exacting in my work Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_49 Often feel blue Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
IPIP_5 Have a rich vocabulary. Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_50 Am full of ideas Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_6 Don't talk a lot. Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY —
IPIP_7 Am interested in people. Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_8 Leave my belongings around. Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY —
IPIP_9 Am relaxed most of the time. Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY —
NAT_AUS Born in Australia Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS NATIONALITY —
NAT_CITIZ Citizenship in Australia Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS NATIONALITY —
NAT_IMMIG Immigated to Australia Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS NATIONALITY —
PANAS_NL_1 Enthusiastic Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_10 Active Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_11 Strong Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_12 Hostile Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_13 Embarrassed Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_14 Proud Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_15 Guilty Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_16 Attentive Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_17 Inspired Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_18 Nervous Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_19 Sad Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_2 Anxious Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_20 Alert Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_3 Interested Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_4 Angry Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_5 Determined Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_6 Stressed Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_7 Irritated Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_8 Jittery Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
PANAS_NL_9 Cheerful Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT —
REAP Since the previous beep, I have changed the way I think about what causes my feelings ESM EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY —
REAP_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
REFL Since the previous beep, I have calmly reflected on my feelings ESM EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
REFL_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
RLX At the moment, I feel relaxed ESM AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT RELAXATION —
RLX_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
RRQ_1 My attention is often focused on aspects [parts] of myself I wish I’d stop thinking about. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_10 It is easy for me to put unwanted thoughts out of my mind. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_11 I often reflect on episodes [times] of my life that I should no longer concern myself with. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_12 I spend a great deal of time thinking back over y embarrassing or disappointing moments. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_13 Philosophical or abstract thinking doesn’t appeal to me that much. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_14 I’m not really a meditative type of person. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_15 I love exploring my “inner” self. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_16 My attitudes and feelings about things fascinate me. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_17 I don’t really care for introspective or self-reflective thinking. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_18 I love analyzing why I do things. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_19 People often say I’m a “deep”, introspective type of person. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_2 I always seem to be rehashing [going over] in my mind recent things I’ve said or done. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_20 I don’t care much for self-analysis. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_21 I’m very self-inquisitive by nature. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_22 I love to meditate on the nature and meaning of things. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_23 I often love to look at my life in philosophical ways. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_24 Contemplating myself isn’t my idea of fun. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REFLECTION STRATEGY —
RRQ_3 Sometimes it is hard for me to shut off thoughts about myself. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_4 Long after an argument or disagreement [fight] is over with, my thoughts keep going back to what happened. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_5 I tend to “ruminate” or dwell over things that happen to me for a really long time afterward. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_6 I don’t waste time rethinking things that are over and done with. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_7 Often I’m playing back over in my mind how I acted in a past situation. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_8 I often find myself reevaluating something I’ve done. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RRQ_9 I never ruminate or dwell on myself very long. (-) Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RSE_1 On the whole, I am satisfied with myself Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_10 I have a positive attitude toward myself Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_2 At times I think I am no good at all Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_3 I feel I have a number of good qualities Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_4 I am able to do things as well as most other people Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_5 I feel I don’t have much to be proud of Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_6 I certainly feel useless at times Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_7 I feel that I'm a person of worth Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_8 I wish I could have more respect for myself Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RSE_9 All in all, I am inclined to think that I am a failure Baseline SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
RUM1 Since the previous beep, I couldn't stop thinking about my feelings ESM EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RUM1_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
RUM2 Since the previous beep, I have been focusing on my feelings ESM EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RUM2_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
RUM3 Since the previous beep, I have been focusing on my problems ESM EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
RUM3_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
SELFE At the moment, I feel good about myself ESM SELF SELF_ESTEEM —
SELFE_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
SOC_INT Since the previous beep, I met and talked with other people ESM SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION —
SOC_INT_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
SOCSHR Since the previous beep, I have talked about my feelings with others ESM EMOTION_REGULATION SOCIAL_SHARING STRATEGY —
SOCSHR_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
STR At the moment, I feel stressed ESM AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT STRESS —
STR_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
SUPR Since the previous beep, I have avoided expressing my emotions ESM EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY —
SUPR_RT Reaction time in hundredths of a second ESM —
SWLS_1 In most ways my life is close to ideal Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_2 The conditions of my life are excellent Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_3 I am satisfied with my life Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
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Publications

Main Publication

The regulation of negative and positive affect in daily life.

Title:
The regulation of negative and positive affect in daily life.
Authors:
Brans, K., Koval, P., Fossati, P., Lim, Y. L., Kuppens, P.
Year of publication:
2013
Publication name:
Emotion
Volume number:
13
Issue number:
5
Page numbers:
926-939
DOI or URL:
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0032400

Additional publications

  • Wenzel, M., Philippi, P., & Kaurin, A. (2025). Examining everyday emotion regulation as an ability: Emotion regulation monitoring, but not general strategy implementation ability, is significantly associated with affective well-being in daily life. European Journal of Personality. https://doi.org/10.1177/08902070251332665
  • Koval, P., Kalokerinos, E. K., Greenaway, K. H., Medland, H., Kuppens, P., Nezlek, J. B., Hinton, J. D. X., & Gross, J. J. (2023). Emotion regulation in everyday life: Mapping global self-reports to daily processes. Emotion, 23(2), 357–374. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001097
  • Sels, L., Debeer, D., & Kalokerinos, E. K. (2025) Men Do Not Suppress Emotions More than Women in Everyday Life: Evidence from Large Scale Experience-Sampling Data. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/3vxzj_v1
  • Tran, A., Freeman-Robinson, R., Koval, P., Greenaway, K. H., & Kalokerinos, E. K. (2025) Context Matters, Doesn’t It? The Role of Context in Everyday Emotion Regulation Strategy Use. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/axzk6_v1