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journal-article

Author :

Urooj Azad, Laiba Saeed, Iqra Qayyum, Summiya Azhar

Volume :

4

Issue :

1

Abstract :

The research studied how distress tolerance affected the emotional regulation abilities of university students. The researchers executed the study through cross-sectional quantitative research design. The researchers conducted a pilot study with 30 students before their main study to test the reliability and comprehensibility of their research tools. The researchers used Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS 15) (Gaher & Simons 2005) and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS 16) (Bjureberg et al. 2016) to assess distress tolerance and emotional regulation. The scale exhibited sufficient alpha reliability across all components. The researchers collected data from 130 female university students who attended different departments at Women University of Bagh AJK. Students from various semesters took part voluntarily. The researchers selected participants through convenience sampling. The results established a significant positive connection between distress tolerance and emotional regulation. The results showed that students who could control their negative emotions better showed fewer problems with their emotional management. The younger students of the study presented greater difficulties with emotional regulation compared to their older counterparts. The semester results indicated that students in their first semesters exhibited better distress tolerance than students in their final semesters. The results of regression analysis showed that distress tolerance serves as a predicting factor for emotional regulation abilities while showing that it functions as a vital resource for emotional control.