Emotional calmness

Emotional calmness is a multidimensional and relatively enduring psychological state characterized by internal equilibrium, reduced emotional reactivity, and a well-developed capacity for self-regulation, enabling an individual to maintain cognitive clarity, behavioral stability, and adaptive functioning under conditions of stress or emotional arousal. It reflects the integration of affective, cognitive, and volitional processes that support resilience, emotional balance, and sustained psychological well-being, and is closely related to the construct of equanimity in psychological research.

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