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.

Emotion regulation refers to the ability to manage and modify emotional responses. It is a multilayered process that involves recognizing, understanding, and adjusting emotional experiences.

For example, a student who feels anxious about an upcoming test might use strategies like problem-solving to stay focused........

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