A Review on the Relationship Between Core Self-Evaluations, Emotion Regulation Strategies and Emotion

Abstract

In mental health developmental psychology, the correlation between emotional mechanisms and personality traits is widely researched. Core self-evaluations (CSE), a stable core of personality, shapes individuals’ cognition, behavior and psychological growth. Emotions are subjective mental and physical responses to stimuli: positive emotions boost adaptation and wellness, whereas chronic negative emotions lead to anxiety, depression and interpersonal sensitivity. Emotion regulation strategies act as a key mediator between personality and emotional expressions. This narrative literature review explores interactions between core self-evaluations, emotion regulation and emotions across all age brackets. It outlines the definition, structure and developmental traits of CSE, plus categories and group disparities of regulation strategies, analyzing CSE’s direct emotional impact and the mediating role of regulation. Foreign studies feature earlier origins, mature theories and empirical mechanism modeling. Domestic research focuses mostly on teens and undergraduates, suiting local culture yet lacking systematic cross-age longitudinal analysis. Summarizing prior outcomes, this paper addresses research gaps and highlights theoretical and practical value. It supports future empirical modeling and guides mental health education, emotional intervention and counseling for all demographics.