Cognitive Regulation of Emotion and Quality of Life

By : Basavarajappa, Manju H. K.

Page No: 1-10

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the strategies of cognitive regulation of emotion and four domains of quality of life. Three hundred and forty-five young adults, 165 men and 180 women, selected through random sampling method participated in the study. Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) and Quality of Life-BREF scale (WHOQOL-BREF) were used to gather data. Results of the study revealed a significant correlation between the variables; however, positive reappraisal and refocusing on planning showed positive relationship with quality of life while self-blame, acceptance, rumination, catastrophizing and other-blame showed a negative relationship. There was no gender difference.

Authors :
Manju H. K : Research Scholar, —Department of Studies in Psychology, University of Mysore. Mysuru – 570006.
Basavarajappa : Professor (Rtd). Department of studies in Psychology, University of Mysore and Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, JSS University, Mysuru.