Abstract:

This study aims to systematically study the effectiveness of group interventions based on emotional regulation. For this purpose, between February 2021 and March 2021 TR Dizin, Springer Link, Taylor and Francis, Wiley Online Library, Sage Journals and Science Direct databases were carried out in a way that would include Turkish and English studies on emotional regulation, with limitations between 2010 and 2021. The survey resulted in 1,352 articles evaluated according to the PRISMA guide and the selection criteria for the current research, 9 articles that meet the criteria were taken into the research scope. Selected articles, the research model, the research group, the design of the research, the characteristics of group interventions, the measurement tools used and the effectiveness of group interventions have been studied. According to the findings, all of the examined emotional regulation interventions have been effective in reducing the difficulties of the participants in emotional regulation, increasing their knowledge and skills in emotional regulation. It has also been shown that group interventions of emotional regulation applied in selected studies have contributed to the participant’s emotions and emotional awareness, the reduction of anxiety and unhappiness. The group interventions examined observed studies based on conscious awareness, cognitive behavioral theory, emotional arrangement, music therapy, meditation and dialectic behavioral therapy. As a result, it can be said that the emotional regulation interventions aimed at young adults enhanced the emotional regulation skills of the participants in the experiment group and positively affected the mental health of the participants. In light of the achieved results, it is recommended that emotional regulation interventions aimed at young adults be used in mental health services.