Development and Influencing Factors of Adolescents' Cognitive Understanding of Emotional Expression Rules

Abstract

Emotional expression rules refer to the behavioral norms acquired within specific socio-cultural contexts, guiding how emotions are expressed, recognized, and understood. During adolescence, the ability to express and regulate emotions is particularly crucial, as it not only impacts individual psychological health but is also intimately connected with interpersonal interactions, academic performance, and future career development. However, adolescents are in a period of rapid physical and psychological change, facing a relatively greater number of emotional issues and challenges. The development and influencing factors of adolescents' cognitive understanding of emotional expression rules are complex and multifaceted processes. Various factors, including physiological, familial, and educational elements, influence adolescents' understanding of emotional expression rules in different ways. This research aims to highlight the importance of adolescents' cognitive understanding of emotional expression rules and explore the interaction between various influencing factors and their specific impact on adolescents. It is hoped that this study can provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for emotional education and psychological health interventions for adolescents, assisting them in better coping with emotional challenges in life and promoting their holistic health and development.