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Hatamian P, Tabatabaei K. (2026). Experts perspectives on social factors related to emotion and emotion regulation: A qualitative study. refahj. 25(99), : 5
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Introduction: Environmental and social factors are integral to psychological health, as cultures shape social norms, values, and beliefs that influence how individuals regulate their emotions. This study aimed to explore experts’ perspectives on the social and cultural factors associated with emotion and emotion regulation in the Iranian context.
Methods: An inductive qualitative content analysis was conducted. The study population consisted of active scholars and practitioners specializing in emotion regulation in Iran. Using purposive sampling, 11 experts with substantial scientific, research, and clinical backgrounds in the field were selected. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using an inductive approach.
Findings: The analysis identified three core themes concerning the social dimensions of emotion regulation. The first theme, Social Interactions, encompasses the quality of interpersonal relationships and the influence of others' expectations. The second theme, Social Norms of Emotional Expression, highlights cultural rules that either facilitate or inhibit the open expression of feelings. The final theme, Gender Stereotypes in Emotion Regulation, reveals societal taboos and prescriptive beliefs about which emotions are deemed appropriate for different genders, thereby shaping regulatory strategies.
Discussion: The findings indicate that diverse social factors can variably influence an individual's emotion regulation. These influences can be adaptive and promotive of personal growth or, conversely, maladaptive and irrational, potentially leading to emotional dysregulation and suppression. It is recommended that mental health professionals give due consideration to these socio-cultural dimensions in both assessment and intervention.
Methods: An inductive qualitative content analysis was conducted. The study population consisted of active scholars and practitioners specializing in emotion regulation in Iran. Using purposive sampling, 11 experts with substantial scientific, research, and clinical backgrounds in the field were selected. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using an inductive approach.
Findings: The analysis identified three core themes concerning the social dimensions of emotion regulation. The first theme, Social Interactions, encompasses the quality of interpersonal relationships and the influence of others' expectations. The second theme, Social Norms of Emotional Expression, highlights cultural rules that either facilitate or inhibit the open expression of feelings. The final theme, Gender Stereotypes in Emotion Regulation, reveals societal taboos and prescriptive beliefs about which emotions are deemed appropriate for different genders, thereby shaping regulatory strategies.
Discussion: The findings indicate that diverse social factors can variably influence an individual's emotion regulation. These influences can be adaptive and promotive of personal growth or, conversely, maladaptive and irrational, potentially leading to emotional dysregulation and suppression. It is recommended that mental health professionals give due consideration to these socio-cultural dimensions in both assessment and intervention.
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Received: 2025/03/6 | Accepted: 2025/11/3 | Published: 2026/01/27
Received: 2025/03/6 | Accepted: 2025/11/3 | Published: 2026/01/27
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