Research on the Relationship Between Psychological Resilience and Emotion Regulation in College Students

Abstract

With the intensification of social competition, college students face increasing academic, emotional, and social adaptation pressures, leading to a growing concern over mental health issues. Psychological resilience and emotion regulation, as crucial factors influencing college students' mental health, have become focal points in psychological research. This study aims to explore the relationship between psychological resilience and emotion regulation among college students. Psychological resilience refers to an individual's ability to adapt and recover in the face of stress and adversity, while emotion regulation involves the cognitive and behavioral strategies individuals use to manage their emotional responses. The findings indicate a bidirectional interaction between psychological resilience and emotion regulation: individuals with high psychological resilience tend to adopt effective emotion regulation strategies to cope with challenges, whereas good emotion regulation skills further enhance psychological resilience. By analyzing the influence of individual characteristics, social support, and environmental factors on psychological resilience and emotion regulation, this study provides a theoretical basis for promoting college students' mental health and offers recommendations for future psychological interventions and educational practices.