Emotion Regulation as Predictor of Resilience in Early Adult Women Victims of Parental Divorce

Abstract

Children who are victims of divorce from their parents need to have the ability to be resilient to get back on their feet and move back towards better conditions. In addition, they also need the ability to regulate and control their emotions to prevent the development of negative feelings towards their parents. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of emotional regulation on resilience in early adult women who are victims of parental divorce. The method used is quantitative, using correlational techniques. The sampling techniques used were purposive sampling and snowball sampling, with N of 102). The research instruments used were modifications of the Emotion Regulation Scale and the CD-RISC Scale. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. Hypothesis testing uses simple linear regression. The results of the statistical analysis showed an R-squared value of .839. So, it can be concluded that emotion regulation is a predictor of resilience in early adult women who are victims of parental divorce.