Key points

Students who understand their emotions show greater curiosity and motivation in learning.

Rejecting or feeling ashamed of emotions weakens relationships with peers and teachers.

Emotional engagement may boost regulation skills, creating positive cycles of learning.

Co-authored by Debbie De Neve and Jonas Everaert

Adolescence is a time of heightened emotion . Stress , excitement, anxiety , frustration, and joy flow through classrooms every day. But how do these emotions affect how students learn and connect with others?

A study that we co-authored (De Neve et al, 2023) explored how emotion regulation difficulties among secondary school students relate to their classroom engagement and their relationships with peers and teachers.

What Is Emotion Regulation?

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