Abstract:
Annoying situations release negative emotions and
responses such as frustration and anger (Ben-Ze´ev,
2000). Given the importance of emotional control
for personal health and interaction, it is necessary to
consider those processes that allow for the adequate
management of emotions, such as the capability
to regulate them. Taking into account this, Gross &
Thompson (2007) proposed five processes of Emotional
Regulation (ER) that were operationalized by
Sanchez Aragon (2008), for their measurement in
Mexico. In order to ascertain the validity and reliability
of the measure of regulation of frustration and
anger, data from Mexican adults were analyzed. Findings
show psychometrically robust and conceptually
clear versions of both scales. ER strategies for
anxiety, looking for support, impulsivity, rumination
(for Frustration) and masking (for Anger) were identified.
Similarities and differences between emotions
as well as for strategies such as aggressive responses
or looking for calm and relaxation are presented and
discussed.