--- title: Does controlling personality traits help emotional regulation in women with PMS? description: The study found that controlling neuroticism (a tendency toward negative emotions) was linked to emotional regulation differently in mild versus moderate PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/comparison-of-emotional-regulation-during-controlling-neuroticism-in-different-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does controlling personality traits help emotional regulation in women with PMS? Survey study, 2026 # Does controlling personality traits help emotional regulation in women with PMS? The study found that controlling neuroticism (a tendency toward negative emotions) was linked to emotional regulation differently in mild versus moderate PMS. The relationship was complex and depended on PMS severity. Early or limited evidence 421 students from Qom University of Medical Sciences in Iran ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 421 students from Qom University of Medical Sciences in Iran (2018-2019). Participants completed three questionnaires: one diagnosing PMS type, one measuring emotion regulation, and one measuring personality traits including neuroticism. ## What they found Analysis of variance showed significant relationships between PMS and emotional regulation (F=2, p=0.04) and between PMS and neuroticism control (F=2, p=0.01). Multiple regression showed neuroticism control had a significant effect on emotional regulation in those with moderate PMS, and in those with mild PMS it changed symptoms by 0.03 and 0.01 units respectively. ## What it means for you Emotional regulation and personality traits appear linked to PMS severity. However, the study has unclear statistical reporting and cannot prove these relationships cause PMS changes. Findings are specific to Iranian students and may not apply elsewhere. 421 Sample size 0.04 P-value for PMS and emotional regulation relationship 0.01 P-value for PMS and neuroticism control relationship ## About the study Original title Comparison of Emotional Regulation During Controlling Neuroticism in Different Types of Premenstrual Syndrome in Students Authors Arabshahi A, Mohammad-Beigi A, Namazi K et al. Journal Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 421 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_228_23](https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_228_23) ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Mood swings and emotion regulation](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-emotional-regulation/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2022 What factors make PMS mood swings worse? Study, 2026 How do women with PMDD process emotions differently in their brains? Case-control study, 2026 Do women with PMS handle emotions differently at different times of the cycle? Systematic review, 2025 Do people with PMDD and severe PMS have difficulties with emotion regulation? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗