Are self-reported difficulties in emotional regulation associated with hoarding? A systematic review

Emotion regulation (ER) problems, as operationalised by the Difficulties in ER Scale (DERS), have been identified transdiagnostic features of psychopathology. The objectives were to synthesise evidence identify whether (a) difficulties are associated with hoarding and (b) if particular hoarding. Peer-reviewed studies published dissertations measuring association between DERS via PsycINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE EMBASE. Studies assessed for quality using a modified Downs Black checklist. Eleven met inclusion criteria. Most cross-sectional, one employing an experimental design. Ten showed significantly There is some suggest depression anxiety could account problems. Five analysed subscales all subscales, apart from Awareness, Hoarding restricted capacity understand emotions; tendency avoid (c) narrow repertoire strategies feel better; (d) controlling behaviour when emotional. Reviewed problems relevant, but not unique, Longitudinal research warranted explore direction these relationships.