Adolescence is a critical period of development characterized by transitions that are physical, emotional, and psychological in nature. Emotion regulation is a key factor in this development stage, having demonstrated effects in academic performance and mental health. This scoping review explored school-based emotion regulation programs that utilize Asian adolescents, aimed towards identifying the common interventions used and discussing their effectiveness. Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) framework and the PRISMA-ScR guided the scoping of studies that explored the feasibility and effectiveness of emotion regulation programs designed to reduce symptoms of mental health concerns relative to school setting. Findings of the scoping review revealed an important area of research for emotion regulation — the need for culturally grounded, school-based emotion regulation within the Asian context, particularly in the Philippines. The recommendations of the study include development of interventions, programs, and studies that highlight evidence-based approaches that are culturally resonant to adolescent mental health in Asian educational settings, most specifically in the Philippines.

Keywords: emotion regulation, scoping review, Asian, adolescents, school-based interventions