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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Childhood Deprivation and Momentary Emotion Regulation

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • Michele Smith
    University of Washington
  • Yasmeen Alawadhi
    University of Washington
  • Liliana Lengua
    University of Washington
  • Kevin King
    The University of Washington

Abstract

Childhood deprivation has been associated with deficits in emotion regulation (ER). We explored associations between childhood deprivation and engagement/disengagement ER strategies in 130 undergraduates using EMA. Only emotional deprivation modestly related to ER. Findings suggest that experiences of childhood deprivation do not broadly impede adaptive momentary ER strategy use.

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