Difficulties with emotion regulation, mindfulness, and substance use disorder severity: the mediating role of self-regulation of attention and acceptance attitudes

Individuals in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment have shown high levels of difficulty with emotion regulation, as well as a high prevalence of reported trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS). Dissociation from the body is a common clinical experience among women with a history of sexual trauma. Research has shown promising effects of mind-body approaches in SUD treatment, as well as the importance of emotional regulation in conceptual models of psychopathology. The current study examines the mediating role of bodily dissociation and emotion regulation on PTS symptoms in a sample of women enrolled in substance use disorder treatment. Results indicate that bodily dissociation and emotion regulation had significant direct effects on PTS symptoms from baseline to a 6-month follow-up, and that bodily dissociation also may indirectly operate to reduce PTS symptoms through its effect on emotion regulation difficulties. These results suggest the importance of addressing bodily dissociation and emotion regulation difficulties in women's substance use disorder treatment.

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Boredom Proneness and Aggression Among People With Substance Use Disorder: The Mediating Role of Trait Anger and Impulsivity

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/0022042619886822 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 77-88

Author(s):

Qilong Cao ◽

Jing An

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Trait Anger ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Boredom Proneness ◽

Using Data ◽

Multiple Mediator Model ◽

The Relationship

Boredom proneness has been linked to aggressive behaviors; however, the relationship between them is not well understood. To better understand the mechanism underlying the relationship between boredom proneness and aggression, a serial multiple mediator model was built, where boredom proneness impacted aggression simultaneously through (a) impulsivity, (b) trait anger, and (c) impulsivity to trait anger. Using data collected among Chinese substance users, a battery of interview questionnaires was completed. Results from this study indicate a positive relationship between boredom proneness, impulsivity, trait anger, and aggression. Moreover, the mediating role of impulsivity, trait anger, and both impulsivity and trait anger in serial were found. This study reflects that the link from boredom proneness to aggression among substances users could be partially explained via impulsivity and anger.

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The mediating role of tolerance for psychological pain in the relationship of childhood trauma to suicidal ideation in individuals with a substance use disorder

British Journal of Clinical Psychology ◽

10.1111/bjc.12338 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Luís C. Martins ◽

Rui C. Campos ◽

Inês S. Morujão

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Childhood Trauma ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Psychological Pain ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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Negative Affect and Performance on Exam Day in College Students: The Role of Self-Regulation

Student Success ◽

10.5204/ssj.1645 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 35-46

Author(s):

Alissa Russell ◽

Kathleen Thursby ◽

Teresa Aubele-Futch ◽

Rebecca Stoddart

Keyword(s):

Emotion Regulation ◽

Negative Affect ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Well Being ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Professional Goals ◽

And Performance ◽

Performance Results ◽

The Relationship

In the U.S., college transition grows increasingly difficult, with students experiencing rising levels of stress and anxiety. Such challenges may arise as students face normative but novice stressors while working towards professional goals. Students’ ability to engage in successful self-regulation may be especially important in response to these challenges. The goals of the present study were to assess a) the mediating role of self-regulatory behaviors on the relationship between trait emotion regulation and negative affect (NA) on the day of a first major college exam; and, b) the mediating role of exam-day NA on the relationship between self-regulatory behaviors and exam performance. Results show that trait-level challenges in emotion regulation are associated with increased procrastination behaviors in the days before the exam, which in turn is associated with higher NA on exam day. Implications are discussed for well-being and success of students, particularly for students who struggle with self-regulation.

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