Understanding Emotional Complexity: The Influence of Demographic Factors on Dysregulation in University Students

Abstract

The present study is designed to investigate the demographic differences in the emotional dysregulation of university students. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 respondents from Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, holding different demographic backgrounds such as gender, residential, and educational backgrounds, including students from the departments of psychology, sociology, political science, Pakistan studies, and international relations. The measuring instrument used in the study was the emotional dysregulation scale. Data analyzed through an independent sample t-test and results revealed that there is a significant difference in education on emotional dysregulation as well as gender bias; females scored highly on emotional dysregulation. The alpha reliability coefficient for the difficulty in emotional regulation scale is 85. This study has suggested that 15- 20 years of people has high level of emotional dysregulation. Females and urban areas people high score on emotional dysregulation. Education has non-significant difference on emotional dysregulation. The study's findings shed light on the multifaceted nature of emotional dysregulation among university students. It's clear that demographic factors such as gender and residential background play a significant role in shaping emotional regulation. Further exploration into the underlying causes of these differences could provide valuable insights for educators and mental health professionals working with young adults.