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Adolescence is widely recognized as a critical developmental transition into adulthood. This period involves navigating new responsibilities, building independence, and forming long-term habits and identity. Adolescents face multitude of challenges, including physical growth, cognitive development, and adjustments within the family and social environment. One of the most affected domains during this period is the emotional sphere. It is well known that adolescents experience strong and rapid daily mood changes, often ranging from extreme elation to profound sadness. However, the degree of these emotional fluctuations varies widely. While some adolescents show intense variability, others remain more emotionally stable and withdrawn. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency to better understand emotional stability in adolescents has become more and more important. Several studies have documented increased emotional problems among adolescents during lockdowns, driven by isolation, disrupted routines, and a lack of peer contact. These developments highlight the need to investigate the underlying mechanisms and processes of emotional (in)stability, in order to develop effective strategies and interventions for supporting adolescents in times of crisis and beyond. While increased emotional sensitivity is a normative characteristic of adolescent development, enduring or pronounced emotional fluctuations (i.e., a high amplitude of emotions) may constitute a risk factor for psychological maladjustment. Past research found that untreated emotional instability in adolescents increases the risk for a range of long-term mental health issues, including depressions, anxiety disorders, psychosomatic complaints, social difficulties, and a lower quality of life. Thus, there is an urgent need to detect and treat emotional fluctuations in young people as early as possible. However, this requires a thorough identification and understanding of the underlying factors.