Abstract :
Childhood Emotional Abuse (CEA) and Neglect (CEN) is one of the most common type of abuse worldwide. However, there is a lack of research on the prevalence of CEA and CEN and its effects on Emotional Dysregulation among University Students in Malaysia. The aim of this study was to identify (1) the prevalence, (2) the effects on Emotional Regulation and (3) the role of social support in improving Emotional Dysregulation. A cross-sectional study with a total of 310 university students were conducted and data were collected via online and processed by using SPSS-21. The study found a significant relationship of Emotional dysregulation with of CEA and CEN. There was also a significant role of social support in preventing emotional dysregulation problem among abuse survivors. In Conclusion, good social support system is highly associated in preventing Emotional Dysregulation among CEA and CEN survivors. Thus, this study suggests early intervention with inclusion of good social support in order to help improve Emotional dysregulation.
