Objective:

This paper aims to submit a correlational research in order to establish a relationship between emotional self-awareness and emotional self-regulation in Colombian university students.

Method:

356 university students aged between 15 and 22 from Cartagena (Colombia) were sampled. CARE scale was used to collect the information, giving an internal consistency of 0.722 to 0.750 for self-knowledge and self-regulation.

Results:

The findings reveal a statistically significant association between participants’ levels of emotional self-awareness and emotional self-regulation. A higher perception and identification of emotions was found, also the greater the likelihood of developing tolerance to the frustration. Similarly, the capability to talk openly about emotions and inner emotional signals increases the likelihood of regulating emotional impulsiveness, to generate coping strategies and to have greater tolerance to frustration, was established

Conclusions:

Emotions communication and recognition are determining factors so that these young people can regulate their emotions and face or handle better the daily problems.

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