NEURAL PATHWAYS INVOLVED IN EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Abstract

Emotional regulation and associated processing cumulate to develop and determine the emotional intelligence of an individual. Both emotional regulation and emotional intelligence are prominent determinants of how individuals navigate social as well as personal aspects of their daily lives. Neural pathways connecting different brain regions and circuits play a crucial role in process modulation of emotional responses. These pathways are explored further during this review and the article goes over the neurological processes involved in emotional processing and reception of emotional stimulus from the surroundings. The neural correlations of emotional regulation and emotional intelligence in the limbic system is detailed along with the process flow of emotional stimulus across different age groups ranging from adolescent to older adults. The constructs of emotional regulation and emotional intelligence are essential to producing appropriate emotional responses, developing stronger relationships, and balancing the mental well-being of individuals.