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Emotion beliefs predict resilience via emotional reactivity: A multi-timepoint study in university students

Citation:
Notebaert L, Kalisch R, Mazidi M. Emotion beliefs predict resilience via emotional reactivity: A multi-timepoint study in university students. Behav Res Ther. 2026;206.

Keywords:
Emotion beliefs; Emotional reactivity; Resilience mechanisms; Stress exposure; University students

Abstract:
Understanding resilience in tertiary students is important, as this developmental period is characterised by elevated stressor exposure and vulnerability to mental health difficulties. Although emotion beliefs and emotional reactivity are each linked to mental health, little is known about their role in resilient functioning following adversity.