Associations between complex-trauma-related experiences, dialectical core schemas, and emotion regulation strategies in a portuguese community sample - 18/09/26
, Bruno Faustino Abstract |
Background |
Complex-trauma-related experiences during childhood and early adolescence have been associated with later difficulties in self-organization, self-representation, interpersonal functioning, and emotion regulation. However, their associations with dialectical core schemas (DCS) and specific emotion regulation strategies remain insufficiently examined.
Methods |
This exploratory cross-sectional study included 86 Portuguese community participants aged 18–66 years (M = 32.72, SD = 12.28). Participants completed online self-report measures assessing retrospectively reported complex-trauma-related experiences, DCS, cognitive reappraisal, emotional suppression, psychopathological symptoms, psychological distress, and well-being.
Results |
Complex-trauma-related experiences were associated with self-schemas and emotional suppression. Total complex-trauma-related experiences remained associated with emotional suppression after adjustment for sociodemographic variables and current psychological or psychiatric follow-up. Maladaptive Self schemas showed the most consistent associations with poorer psychological functioning, whereas Adaptive Self and Adaptive Other schemas were associated with higher well-being. Adaptive Self schemas were also associated with cognitive reappraisal.
Conclusion |
Complex-trauma-related experiences and DCS were differentially associated with emotion regulation and psychological functioning. Longitudinal and clinical studies are needed to clarify the temporal relationships among these variables.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Complex trauma-related experiences, Dialectical core schemas, Emotion regulation strategies, Emotional suppression, Community sample
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Vol 10 - N° 4
Article 100751- décembre 2026 Retour au numéro
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