Emotional Control Research Articles

The role of mindfulness in treating gaming addiction in high school students: A case study in Vietnam

The objective of this study is to understand how mindfulness heals gaming addiction among high schoolers in Vietnam by sampling 200 individuals. The analyses thus performed are robust enough to reveal that multiples of psychological constructs related to mindfulness can influence the reduction of self-control, alleviation, related stress, and further emotional control, social and emotional skills, enhancement of focus and attention, motivation for a healthier diet, and reduction of dopamine dependence. The present results also show that this holds the functioning of mindfulness as a significant mediator in healing from gaming addiction, with additional correlations found among constructs. In this study, the increased break was found to contribute more to self-control, emotional regulation, and attention enhancement. This analysis shows that the model is valid and reliable, such that mindfulness interventions tend to mainstreamably nudge adolescents toward engaging in better behaviors. This study points out the necessity of incorporating mindfulness training in the treatment of gaming addiction and promises insights relevant to educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals that will be beneficial in aiding youth in their digital-age challenges with gaming.

The effect of educational intervention based on the health belief model on the domestic violence coping skills in women referring to comprehensive rural health service centers

BackgroundDomestic violence, in addition to the destructive effects it brings to the mother of the family, also has a strong impact on the children. According to the evidence obtained, coping strategies have been successful in tackling this issue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of education on coping skills with domestic violence based on the health belief model (HBM) in women referring to comprehensive rural health service centers in Marvdasht City, Iran.MethodsThis semi-experimental study was conducted on 120 women affected by domestic violence who were referred to rural health centers in Marvdasht City in 2022. The multi-stage cluster sampling method was used for assigning people to two experimental and control groups (60 people in each group). The data collection tool was a questionnaire based on the HBM and a coping strategies questionnaire that was completed before and two months after the intervention by both groups. After entering SPSS 24, the data were analyzed by paired t, independent t, and chi-square statistical tests.ResultsBefore the intervention between the two groups in terms of the constructs of awareness (P = 0.45), attitude (P = 0.23), behavior (P = 0.67), perceived sensitivity (P = 0.10), perceived severity (P = 0.84), perceived barriers (P = 0.31), perceived benefits (P = 0.21), perceived self-efficacy (P = 0.10), and cues to action (P = 0.19), no significant difference was observed, while after the intervention, a significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of the structures expressed (P < 0.05). Likewise, before the intervention between the two experimental and control groups in terms of the ability to receive and send messages (P = 0.73), emotional control (P = 0.22), listening skills (P = 0.65), insight into the communication process (P = 0.15), communication combined with assertiveness (P = 0.98), and coping skills (P = 0.21), no significant difference was observed, while after the educational intervention, there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of skill components (P = 0.001).ConclusionIn the current study, education based on the HBM with a focus on coping skills led to the improvement of the skills of women who have experienced violence, their attitude and awareness, perceived sensitivity and perceived severity, and finally the benefits and barriers they receive from using coping skills.

Exploring the Influence of Masculine Norms on Suicidal Ideation and Help-Seeking Behavior.

Background: Men account for 75% of all suicide deaths in Australia. Societally dominant masculine norms have been theorized to be linked with suicidality and reduced help-seeking. However, evidence is needed to establish this relationship further. Aims: To further understand the relationships between 11 masculine norms, suicidal ideation, and mental health help-seeking behavior longitudinally in Australian males. Method: We analyzed data from a cohort of 8,214 males (aged 18-55 years), using logistic regression to examine if conformity to any of the 11 masculine norms measured by the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory (CMNI-22) at Wave 1 was associated with suicidal ideation and help-seeking at Wave 2. Results: Analyses revealed that being in the high conformity group for the norm of emotional control at Wave 1 was associated with higher odds of suicidal ideation longitudinally. Being in the low conformity group for the global construct of masculine norms and the specific norms of emotional control and power over women was associated with higher rates of mental health help-seeking behavior longitudinally. Limitations: The CMNI-22 scale's limited construct validity and the use of a single-item measure for suicidal ideation may have restricted the accurate capture of masculine norms and suicidal behaviors in Australian men. Conclusion: These results provide support for the contention that suicidality is a profoundly gendered phenomenon by showing an association between masculine norms and suicidal ideation in men. These norms should be a point of focus of male suicide prevention initiatives.

THE IMPORTANCE OF (RE)FRAMING CONVERSATIONS IN LEADERSHIP

AbstractThe author, a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin, adapted his article from his recent book Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues. He notes that one particular habit “can be especially helpful for organizational leaders seeking to solve any number of problems. It is useful when talking about divisive policy issues, but it is just as important when talking about any of the challenges organizations face on a daily basis. It is the habit of framing and reframing conversations.” He notes that “whenever two or more people are discussing a given issue, how the topic is framed is perhaps the most important step in the process.” He first uses the example of a legal dispute, but notes how in a court of law, “strict rules force a certain level of emotional control and civility in the courtroom.” Moving to a workplace setting, he contends that “as a leader, the next time you are beginning a conversation or leading a dialogue about any topic, think first about how you want to frame it. In large measure, that will determine where the conversation goes and how productive it will be.”

How Do Trauma and Identity Unfold Through Dialogue? A Psychoanalytic and Linguistic Analysis of Netflix's Slasher Solstice

This study aims to explore the relationship between trauma, desire, and identity through language patterns in the Netflix series Slasher: Solstice. Using a psychoanalytic and linguistic analysis approach, the research delves into how characters' dialogues and speech styles reflect their psychological states, particularly in confronting past traumas. The study employs a qualitative method with observational analysis of the interactions and dialogues of the main characters within the series. The results reveal that speech patterns, word choice, and intonation provide deep insights into the characters' psychological conditions. For instance, the character Connor displays aggressive and fragmented speech patterns as a defense mechanism against trauma, while the character Sadia exhibits emotional control through structured and formal language. This research offers a new perspective by combining psychoanalytic and linguistic approaches to understand character development within the horror genre. The analysis reveals that shifts in language style, as the narrative unfolds, indicate a transformation in the characters' identities, increasingly shaped by trauma and internal conflict.

An fMRI study examining the role of the extended amygdala and amygdala in emotion and inhibitory control in native versus second language processing.

The role of the extended amygdala and amygdala in mediating emotion and inhibitory control in native language versus second language processing is currently not well understood. The current study examined activity in the extended amygdala and amygdala when twelve healthy young adults were exposed to emotional-linguistic stimuli in either their native language (i.e., Japanese) or in a second language (i.e., English) using a go/no-go task while undergoing fMRI scans. Data was bootstrapped using random resampling. A significant interaction was observed for the amygdala and extended amygdala activity for language (English vs. Japanese), emotional-linguistic valence (positive, negative, neutral) and inhibitory control (go/no-go condition). Furthermore, main effects were observed for language and valence for the amygdala and extended amygdala. Main effects were observed for inhibitory control for the extended amygdala and right amygdala but not for the left amygdala, which did not show a main effect for inhibitory control. Significant interactions and main effects were also observed for behavioral outcomes (go/no-go reaction time and accuracy scores) for the amygdala and extended amygdala. Post hoc analyses found that under conditions of inhibitory control participants had less activation in the extended amygdala and amygdala when processing emotional information in English (i.e., second language) compared to Japanese (i.e., native language). In summary, our findings suggest that the amygdala and extended amygdala may mediate emotion and inhibitory control when participants process information in their native (Japanese) versus a second language (English).

Executive function training curriculum to enhance emotional intelligence in early childhood: Theory adaptation in educational design research

Emotional intelligence (EI) is vital for early childhood development and is closely linked to executive function (EF). EF is a foundation of cognitive ability in early childhood. Educational design research (EDR) offers an adaptive methodology for curriculum development. This study aimed to (1) analyze and explore perspectives for designing an executive function training (EFT) curriculum to enhance EI, (2) design and develop the EFT curriculum, and (3) evaluate and reflect on the EFT curriculum. The research underscores the need to enhance EI, social skills, self-help abilities, and positive attitudes in early childhood students. Developed through a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders, the EFT curriculum aligns with Thailand's Ministry of Education standards. It significantly improves EI scores across six assessments of EI's five elements: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and adeptness in relationships. The EFT curriculum emphasizes inhibitory control, shift/cognitive flexibility, emotional control, working memory, planning/organizing, and incorporating sleep to support cognitive and emotional development, a total of 150 hours. Developed with stakeholder input and rigorous design principles, the EFT curriculum prepares children for future learning and life challenges.

한국 영어 학습자들의 영어 학습 회복탄력성: 설명적 혼합연구법을 중심으로

Objectives This study aims to investigate the characteristics of English learning resilience among Korean learners by using explanatory sequential mixed methods. Methods To this end, in the first stage, a five-point Likert scale questionnaire of four constructs (social support, satisfaction, persistence, and emotional regulation) measuring English learning resilience was administered to 180 students at a university in Seoul. In the second stage, reflective essays about their English learning at each school level were collected from 52 students at a university in Seoul. The average and standard deviation for each question were calculated from the questionnaire, and episodes related to each construct were analyzed through repeated reading. Results The analysis on the questionnaire showed the scores for ‘satisfaction’ and ‘persistence’ were high among the four constructs. Qualitative analysis revealed that teachers' support and emotional control were found across the school levels. However, emotional recovery strategies and strategic flexibility appeared with higher frequency as the school level advances. Conclusions This suggests that interventions to promote English learning resilience reflecting the characteristics of the school level are needed to help learners overcome the challenges in learning English.

Analisis Dampak Fatherless Terhadap Etika Remaja Awal di Kecamatan Medang Deras

The purpose of this study is to analyze the negative and positive impact of fatherlessness on the ethics of early adolescents in MedangDeras District. The method used in this study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The selected data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects consisted of 4 teenagers. Qualitative data analysis The validity of the data is achieved through the application of the source triangulation method. The data analysis used is an interactive analysis model that includes collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the impact of fatherlessness on early adolescent ethics is negative and positive. The negative impact is feeling difficult, lack of emotional control, behavioral deviations, economic problems and feelings of fear. Positive impacts include independent learning, closeness to mothers, increased environmental fit, and responsibility. As a result of fatherlessness, adolescent ethics are declining, making adolescents experience difficulties in socializing, withdrawing, causing aggressive behavior, deviations in dress, and ethical violations in communication.

Resiliensi Ibu Penderita Postpartum Syndrome di Desa Laut Dendang

This study aims to analyze the phenomenon related to the analysis of resilience in mothers with postpartum syndrome in Dusun V Cempaka Laut Dendang. In this study, data were taken from interviews with informants totaling 5 people and had varying levels of education starting from S-1, SMA, and SMK. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained was then analyzed by data reduction, data display, and determining conclusions. The results showed that the five informants interviewed had experienced Postpartum syndrome that occurred after giving birth. Postpartum syndrome occurs due to the inability to manage emotional control and lack of knowledge when giving birth in the first child phase. The resilience built by mothers in Dusun V Cempaka Laut Dendang are: 1) acceptance of conditions and self-education; 2) self-acceptance and awareness of the natural postpartum process; 3) emotional support from husband; 4) full support from husband and family; and 5) support from husband and in-laws. The results of this study as a reference for information in dealing with postpartumsyndrome that occurs in mothers who have just given birth.

Effects of Attachment and Emotional Feedback on Intimate Relationships

Using information from recent psychology studies, the review examines how attachment types and emotional feedback affect interpersonal relationships, particularly in intimate relationships with adults. Attachment theory, which is deeply rooted in the foundational studies conducted by the renowned psychologist John Bowlby, posits that individuals’ behaviors and emotions in their interactions with others within the context of relationships are significantly influenced and molded by the initial interactions they have with their primary caregivers during the early stages of their lives. This study looks at how happiness in relationships, emotional control, and conflict resolution are affected by secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles. Furthermore, partners’ spoken and nonverbal emotional input greatly influences the character of the relationship. While negative reactions may foster insecurity, positive replies often reinforce good attachment practices. Several research outcomes are included in this article to shed light on how attachment and emotional feedback interact. In closing, the study indicates directions for further investigation, particularly with regard to digital communication and diversity.

Empowering Social Growth Through Virtual Reality-Based Intervention for Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually begins in childhood and is often accompanied by impairments in social functioning. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an adjunctive tool to embed in social skills training to enhance the social skills of children with ADHD, but its effectiveness requires further investigation. This study aims to enhance the social skills of children with ADHD by examining the feasibility and effectiveness of VR-based training in comparison to traditional social skills training. A 3-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted with 90 children with ADHD aged 6-12 years. Participants were randomly assigned to 3 weeks of 12-session VR-based social skills training, traditional social skills training, or a waitlist control group of equivalent duration. Outcome measures included assessments by a clinical psychologist who was blinded to group assignments, the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scale, the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, and the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire, conducted at baseline and after the intervention. The preliminary results support the feasibility and acceptability of VR training for children with ADHD aged 6-12 years. Analysis showed that the VR and traditional social skills training groups experienced a statistically significant improvement in the clinical psychologist assessment of social skills and parent-rated self-control, initiative, and emotional control after the intervention compared with baseline. The VR group performed significantly better than the traditional social skills group on social skills assessed by clinical psychologists (F2,85=76.77; P<.001) and on parent-rated self-control (F2,85=18.77; P<.001), initiative (F2,85=11.93; P<.001), and emotional control (F2,85=17.27; P<.001). No significant between-group differences were found for parent-rated cooperation and inhibition (all P>.05). The findings provide preliminary evidence supporting the feasibility and superior effectiveness of VR-based social skills training compared to traditional approaches for enhancing social skills and related executive functions in children with ADHD. These results suggest that VR may be a valuable tool to embed within social skills interventions for this population. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impacts and generalizability of these benefits. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05778526; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05778526. RR2-10.2196/48208.

The phobic brain: Morphometric features correctly classify individuals with small animal phobia.

Specific phobia represents an anxiety disorder category characterized by intense fear generated by specific stimuli. Among specific phobias, small animal phobia (SAP) denotes a particular condition that has been poorly investigated in the neuroscientific literature. Moreover, the few previous studies on this topic have mostly employed univariate analyses, with limited and unbalanced samples, leading to inconsistent results. To overcome these limitations, and to characterize the neural underpinnings of SAP, this study aims to develop a classification model of individuals with SAP based on gray matter features, by using a machine learning method known as the binary support vector machine. Moreover, the contribution of specific structural macro-networks, such as the default mode, the salience, the executive, and the affective networks, in separating phobic subjects from controls was assessed. Thirty-two subjects with SAP and 90 matched healthy controls were tested to this aim. At a whole-brain level, we found a significant predictive model including brain structures related to emotional regulation, cognitive control, and sensory integration, such as the cerebellum, the temporal pole, the frontal cortex, temporal lobes, the amygdala and the thalamus. Instead, when considering macro-networks analysis, we found the Default, the Affective, and partially the Central Executive and the Sensorimotor networks, to significantly outperform the other networks in classifying SAP individuals. In conclusion, this study expands knowledge about the neural basis of SAP, proposing new research directions and potential diagnostic strategies.

Integrating the ideas of mindful meditation into physical activities to improve executive function skills of kindergarten children

This study aimed to examine whether physical activities based on mindful meditation can significantly enhance executive function (EF) skills in kindergarten children. A pre-experimental design was used, and purposive sampling was conducted to recruit the participants. A total of 87 kindergarten children were recruited, including 66 regular children and 21 who were screened as having a risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) based on a t-score of ≥ 1.5 on the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale-IV (SNAP-IV). The participants received one hour of training every day, four days per week, for eight weeks. The modified Thai version of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Preschool (BRIEF-P) was administered before and after the intervention. Paired t-tests were conducted to determine if there were any significant differences between the pre- and post-tests for children with and without a risk of ADHD. Independent t-tests were also conducted to determine if there were any significant differences between children with and without a risk of ADHD. The intervention significantly enhanced the participants' performance on the full BRIEF scale and all subscales (inhibition, cognitive flexibility, emotion control, working memory, and planning). Additionally, significant differences in cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and emotion management were found between children with and without a risk of ADHD in the pre- and post-tests. Overall, the intervention effectively enhanced the executive function of kindergarten students at risk of ADHD. However, interpretation of the study’s results should be done with caution due to the lack of a control group and random sampling. A true experimental design is suggested to overcome these limitations.

ANÁLISE DA PERCEPÇÃO DE PAIS E RESPONSÁVEIS SOBRE A EQUOTERAPIA PARA CRIANÇAS COM AUTISMO: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA DE 2013 A 2023.

Equine therapy brings numerous benefits to practitioners, improving motor, cognitive, and emotional development. Due to this range of contributions, doctors and multidisciplinary teams recommend equine therapy as an alternative therapy, especially for children with autism spectrum disorder due to its benefits. Animal-assisted therapy has been demystified over time and has become the option for caregivers and/or parents. The basis of the scientific study will be basic research with a bibliographic review of the literature. Objective: The project is based on the bias of presenting the perception of parents and/or guardians of children diagnosed with autism in relation to the care process offered by an equine therapy center. Method: It used the Integrative Literature Review (ILR) in six stages, addressing everything from problem definition to critical data analysis. Articles in Portuguese and Spanish from 2013 to 2023 were included, using the LILACS, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases with descriptors related to equine therapy and autism. Results: Indicate that equine therapy provides significant benefits, such as increased self-esteem, improvements in socialization, anxiety control and development of social skills. The research highlights the importance of the bond between practitioners and animals, as well as the fundamental role of the multidisciplinary approach in treatment. Parents in all reviewed studies reported improvements in the quality of life of practitioners. Conclusion: Equine therapy shows itself to be a promising therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, contributing significantly to the development of self-esteem, mental health, social skills, emotional control and independence. Parents' perceptions are fundamental to understanding the effectiveness of these therapies, but reveal gaps when compared to professionals' views. This highlights the need for research on the topic.

Effect of an early music intervention on emotional and neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants at 12 and 24 months.

Few studies have found long-term effects of early musical environmental enrichment in the NICU on preterm infant's development. This study examines how early music enrichment affects emotional development and effortful control abilities in 12- and 24-month-old very preterm (VPT) infants. One hundred nineteen newborns were recruited, including 83 VPTs and 36 full-term (FT) infants. The VPT infants were randomly assigned to the music intervention (44 VPT-Music) or control (39 VPT-control) groups. VPT-Music infants listened specifically designed music intervention from the 33rd week of gestation until hospital discharge. At 12 and 24 months, children were clinically evaluated using the Bayley-III Scales of Infant and Toddler Development and the Laboratory Temperament Assessment Battery, and at 24 months, with 3 additional episodes of the Effortful Control Battery. Our analysis showed that during a fear eliciting task, the VPT-Music group expressed lower level of fear reactivity and higher positive motor actions than VPT-controls and FT infants. At 24 months, the VPT-music group had lower scores for negative motor actions in the joy task, compared to both VPT-control and FT groups. In addition, both FT and VPT-music had higher scores of sustained attention compared to VPT-controls, but the contrasts were not significant. No significant effects on mental, language and motor outcomes were identified and for all three dimensions of the ECBQ. The present study suggests that an early music intervention in the NICU might influence preterm children's emotional processing at 12 and 24 months. Limitations and suggestions for future research are highlighted.

GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DEMOKRATIS KEPALA DESA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBANGUNAN DI DESA GEMPOLSARI

As part of the Indonesian government’s strategy to achive equitable welfare, sustainable development is a primary focus, as stipulated in Law Number 25 of 2004 concerning the national development planning system. This research analyzes the application of the democratic leadership style by the village chief in the implementation of the development in Gempolsari village. With a descriptive and qualitative approach, this study aims to analyze and describe the democratic leadership style of village chiefs through decision-making abilities, motivational skills, communication skills, the capacity to manage subordinates, and emotional control in the implementation of development. The research methods include observation, interviews, and documentation, with data analyzed using the Miles and Huberman analysis model. Research findings indicate that the democratic leadership style of the Village Chief is a crucial aspect in the implementation of development by involving the community in decision-making through deliberation, motivating employees and managing subordinates and emotions also affects the smoothness and success of the development implementation.

A study of the correlation between residents’ humanistic care skills and their level of emotional intelligence—A cross-sectional survey

BackgroundThere is variability in the structure of junior doctors’ knowledge of humanistic medicine. The level of residents’ emotional intelligence affects their professional development and the doctor-patient relationship. Currently, there is a paucity of research examining the humanistic competence and emotional intelligence of medical residents, both domestically and internationally.The primary objective of this study was to scrutinize the prevailing status of residents’ humanistic competence and emotional intelligence levels, aiming to assess the correlation between humanistic competence and emotional intelligence.MethodsA cross-sectional survey using the Demographic Characteristics Questionnaire, the Humanistic Care Competence Scale, and the Emotional Intelligence Scale was conducted in September 2022 among residents of a tertiary general hospital in Sichuan Province. The relationship between humanistic care competence scores and emotional intelligence scores among residents was analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis.ResultsThe mean score of residents’ humanistic care competence was 188.82 ± 20.80, and the mean score of emotional intelligence was 87.08 ± 13.49.The Pearson correlation results demonstrated a significant correlation (r = 0.400, p = 0.000) between the level of emotional intelligence and humanistic care competence. The results of multiple linear regression analysis indicated that self-emotional appraisal, emotional appraisal of others, emotional control, emotional use, and school community work experience independently predicted humanistic care competence.ConclusionThe scores for residents’ humanistic care competence were notably low, influenced by a multitude of factors that also exhibited varying levels of impact on emotional intelligence development. Emotional intelligence was positively associated with humanistic care competence. Emotional intelligence is an important consideration in the development, implementation, and evaluation of humanistic care interventions. Residency programs should provide education and training in humanistic competencies to improve residents’ levels of emotional intelligence and promote the overall health of society.

The effect of childhood memories of happiness and peace on distress tolerance: the mediating role of emotional intelligence

BackgroundThe main objectives of this study were to examine whether childhood memories of happiness and peace are associated with distress tolerance and to determine whether distress tolerance mediates the relationship between childhood memories of happiness and peace. We hypothesized that childhood memories of happiness and peace are directly and indirectly associ-ated with distress tolerance through emotional intelligence.Participants and procedureParticipants consisted of 538 individuals aged between 19 and 27 years and in emerging adulthood. Among these partici-pants, 426 were female and 112 were male. The data collection tools used in this study included the Early Memories of Warmth and Safeness Scale, the Distress Tolerance Scale, and the Rotterdam Emotional Intelligence Scale. A multiple medi-ation model was analysed using the bootstrapping technique.ResultsEarly memories of warmth and safety, other-focused emotion evaluation, self-focused emotion control, and distress toler-ance were positively correlated. Early warm and safe memories were positively correlated with self-focused, other-focused, and self-regulated emotions. However, self-focused emotion appraisal did not substantially affect distress tolerance. Boot-strapping technique indicated that early memories of warmth and safeness increased other-focused emotion appraisal and self-focused emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance. Early memories of warmth and safeness did not indirectly affect distress tolerance through self-focused emotion appraisal and other-focused emotion regulation.ConclusionsWe found positive associations between distress tolerance, early warmth and safety memories, and other- and self-focused emotion regulation. Early memories of warmth and safeness directly raised distress tolerance, without mediation by self-focused emotion evaluation or other-focused emotion control.

The Effect of Emotional Labour on Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment among Ayurveda Physicians in Sri Lanka

Similar to other medical specialities, Ayurvedic physicians have a distinct set of duties and responsibilities, with patient interaction playing a big role. In interpersonal interactions with patients, Ayurvedic physicians need to control their emotions. Emotional labour (EL) is the term used to describe the extreme patience and emotional control required to provide effective patient care. Previous researchers have not given adequate attention to studying the effect of EL on-job satisfaction (JS) and organizational commitment (OC), of Ayurvedic physicians. This research attempts to explore the effect of EL on JS and thereby OC, particularly among Ayurveda physicians in Sri Lanka. Primary data was gathered using multistage sampling from 331 Ayurvedic physicians in Sri Lanka for a structured questionnaire. The Partial Least Squires Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) was utilized to analyse the data, with the support of SmartPLS software. The results revealed that EL has a positive influence on OC while EL positively affects JS. The results further confirmed that JS has a positive effect on OC. Finally, the findings demonstrated that JS plays a partially mediating function in the connection between EL and OC. These findings help the advancement of existing knowledge by providing empirical evidence in the context of Ayurvedic physicians in Sri Lanka. Healthcare administrators and policymakers should pay attention to improving emotional labour, job happiness, and organizational commitment of Ayurvedic physicians to enhance patient care efficiency.