Mothers-child conversations about emotions

Mothers’ reactions to negative emotions

Comforting

.233*

Problem-focused

.352***

Encouragement of expression of emotion

.451***

Distress

−.029

Punitive

.035

Minimizing responses

.060

Mothers’ reactions to positive emotions

Socialization

.325**

Encouragement

.114

Reprimand

.128

Discomfort

−.007