Understanding how executive functioning affects emotion regulation in daily life
Official title: Examining the Relationship between Executive Functioning and Cognitive Reappraisal Ability in Daily Life
Funded at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa · NIH-10654085 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well people can manage their emotions, especially those dealing with anxiety and depression, and how their thinking skills might help with that, by checking in with them during their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2023 |
| Project end | May 14, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $427,868 |
| NIH project number | 1R15MH133153-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10654085 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who experience anxiety or depression and are seeking effective emotion regulation strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience anxiety or depression may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between executive functioning and cognitive reappraisal, a technique used to manage emotions, particularly in individuals dealing with anxiety and depression. By employing experience sampling methodology, the study will gather data from participants in their everyday environments, allowing for a more accurate assessment of how these cognitive processes operate in real life. The project aims to enhance our understanding of why some individuals struggle with emotion regulation and how improving executive functioning could aid in better emotional responses to daily stressors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive therapies that help patients better manage their emotions and reduce anxiety and depression.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive reappraisal techniques in controlled settings, but this study's naturalistic approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garrison, Katie — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
- Study coordinator: Garrison, Katie
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.