Process Model of Emotion Regulation

A theoretical framework developed by James Gross that conceptualizes emotion regulation as a dynamic, continuous process with four main stages: identification (recognizing an emotion that needs regulation), selection (choosing a regulation strategy such as situation selection, cognitive change, or response modulation), implementation (applying the chosen strategy), and monitoring (assessing whether the strategy is effective and adjusting accordingly). This model is used in accessibility research to evaluate how comprehensively self-report measures capture emotional experiences, particularly for neurodivergent populations whose regulation processes may differ from neurotypical assumptions.