CONSCIOUS EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION AND ITS IMPACT ON INNER BALANCE AND PROFESSIONAL FUNCTIONING: A META-ANALYTIC REVIEW
CONSCIOUS EMOTIONAL SELF-REGULATION AND ITS IMPACT ON INNER BALANCE AND PROFESSIONAL FUNCTIONING: A META-ANALYTIC REVIEW

Summary/Abstract: In the context of profound transformations in the world of work, characterized by uncertainty, speed, and increased complexity (VUCA), the capacity for emotional self-regulation has become a critical competency for psychological health and professional performance. This study synthesizes empirical evidence from meta-analyses and systematic reviews published in the last five years to examine the relationships between conscious emotional self-regulation (CESR), inner balance, and professional functioning.The analysis included 15 meta-analyses and 12 systematic reviews, totaling over 200,000 participants from diverse professional contexts. Results indicate moderate to large positive effects of CESR on professional functioning (r = 0.37-0.44), mediated by variables such as work engagement, psychological flexibility, and authenticity. Conservation of Resources Theory (COR) and the Job Demands-Resources Model (JD-R) provide the primary theoretical frameworks for explaining these mechanisms.The study contributes to the specialized literature by: (a) operationalizing the construct of "inner balance" as a distinct psychological variable, integrating dimensions of self-coherence, emotional stability, and authenticity; (b) synthesizing the mediation mechanisms identified in the literature; (c) comparing emotional release methods (ACT, EFT, TRE, Somatic Experiencing); and (d) identifying future research directions.

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