A recent study investigated the relationship between sleep quality problems, regulatory emotional self-efficacy (RESE), and different facets of pride among Chinese Tai Chi practitioners. The research involved a sample of 477 participants, predominantly young adults, who completed self-report questionnaires, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the RESE Scale, and the Authentic and Hubristic Pride Scales.
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Findings revealed that sleep quality issues were indirectly linked to lower levels of authentic pride through decreased RESE. Conversely, this association was not statistically significant for hubristic pride. Tai Chi experience was found to moderate the relationship between sleep quality problems and RESE, showing a stronger negative association among practitioners with more experience.
The study suggests that lower perceived ability to regulate emotions may influence how individuals assess their own competence and self-worth, especially in relation to authentic pride. Additionally, it highlights that the negative impacts of sleep quality on emotion regulation appear to be more pronounced in those with extensive Tai Chi practice.
The research provides insights into the complex interplay between sleep, emotional self-efficacy, and self-evaluative emotions in a real-world Tai Chi context. It concludes that enhancing sleep quality could be beneficial for improving emotional regulation and fostering authentic pride among practitioners.