affective stability

[/əˈfektɪv stəˈbɪləti/]

noun

estabilidade afetiva

1. The capacity to maintain consistent and balanced emotional responses across different situations; emotional resilience and predictability in mood and feelings

Affective stability is an important factor in maintaining healthy relationships.

A estabilidade afetiva é um fator importante para manter relacionamentos saudáveis.

2. In psychology, a personality trait characterized by the ability to regulate emotions and avoid extreme mood fluctuations

People with high affective stability are less prone to anxiety and depression.

Pessoas com alta estabilidade afetiva são menos propensas à ansiedade e depressão.

Synonyms

emotional stability emotional resilience mood stability affective regulation emotional equilibrium

Antonyms

emotional instability affective lability mood volatility emotional reactivity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estabilidade afetiva

Standard term used in psychology and mental health contexts

Portugal

estabilidade afetiva

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent across Portugal

Technical/Academic

equilíbrio emocional

Alternative term used in academic psychology literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's emotions in check

maintain emotional balance

even-tempered

cool, calm, and collected

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