Effect of a Program Based on Emotional Regulation Skills Over Negative Affectivity and Eating behavior

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https://doi.org/10.15517/ap.v39i138.59292

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Emotional regulation, negative affectivity, eating behavior, emotional eating

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. Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of an emotional regulation skills-based program on stress, anxiety, depression, and eating behavior, and to identify if there is a causal relationship between variables. Methods. An experimental study was carried out with 24 Mexican adults randomly assigned to a cognitive-behavioral intervention. A questionnaire including the DERS-15, DASS-21, AEBQ-E, and Emotional Eating Scale was utilized. Results. Following the intervention, changes were observed in all variables compared to baseline measurements, with several showing moderate effect sizes. There is a causal association between emotional dysregulation and negative affectivity, eating behavior, and emotional eating.

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Published

2025-06-22

How to Cite

Paredes-Díaz, L., Herrera-Meza, S., Hernández-Aguilera, R. D., & Campos-Uscanga, Y. (2025). Effect of a Program Based on Emotional Regulation Skills Over Negative Affectivity and Eating behavior. Actualidades En Psicología, 39(138), 91-104. https://doi.org/10.15517/ap.v39i138.59292

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