What Role Does Emotional Intelligence Play among Emotion Regulation Strategies, Guilt, and Shame?

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the mediating role of emotional intelligence between cognitive reappraisal, expression suppression and guilt and shame in second language learning. Through a questionnaire survey of 262 non-English majors in a comprehensive university in China, the structural equation model ( SEM ) is used to analyze the data. The results show that cognitive reappraisal positively predicts emotional intelligence, which in turn positively affects guilt and negatively affects shame. Expression suppression negatively predicts emotional intelligence, which in turn negatively affects guilt and positively affects shame. In addition, emotional intelligence plays a significant mediating role between cognitive reappraisal and expression suppression and guilt and shame. This finding reveals the key role of emotional intelligence in emotional regulation and academic performance, and emphasizes the importance of cultivating students ' emotional intelligence and effective emotional regulation strategies in the education process. The research results provide theoretical support for educational practice, and it is suggested to pay attention to students ' emotional guidance in teaching to promote their academic success.