Emotion Regulation and Self-Efficacy: Protective Factors Against ACEs in Behavioural Health

Poster Session VI

Saturday May 24, 2025 (10:30 - 11:30 ET)
Keyword: Stress

Abstract: N=330 university students (Mage=21) completed online questionnaires. Emotion regulation emerged as a crucial pathway through which adverse childhood experiences negatively impact positive health practices. Additionally, the general resilience provided by self-efficacy highlights its broader role in bolstering emotion regulation abilities, making it a pivotal target for promoting optimal health behaviours.