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Abstract

The goal of this study was to examine if poor visual imagery (i.e., aphantasia) moderated the link between emotional regulation and relationship satisfaction. We had 314 participants report on a survey about visual imagery, emotional regulation, and relationship satisfaction. Our original hypothesis was supported using the overall emotion regulation scale as well as five of the six different subscales of emotion regulation. However, further research is needed to better understand the rationale behind why aphantasia moderates this relationship.

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7-4-2025 11:00 AM

End Date

7-4-2025 11:50 AM

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Dilbur Arsiwalla

Department

Department of Psychology

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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This entry was a part of the following session:

  • Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Moderator: Elizabeth Sutton

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The Moderating Role of Aphantasia in the Link between Emotion Regulation and Relationship Satisfaction

The goal of this study was to examine if poor visual imagery (i.e., aphantasia) moderated the link between emotional regulation and relationship satisfaction. We had 314 participants report on a survey about visual imagery, emotional regulation, and relationship satisfaction. Our original hypothesis was supported using the overall emotion regulation scale as well as five of the six different subscales of emotion regulation. However, further research is needed to better understand the rationale behind why aphantasia moderates this relationship.