GSR System

GSR System is an author-developed system of emotional self-regulation and self-inquiry created by Dmitry Ustinov. According to project descriptions, the system represents a structured approach to working with internal states and emotional responses, aimed at developing awareness and reflective skills. Independent publications note that the GSR System is positioned as an educational and self-development practice rather than a clinical or therapeutic method [4][5].

Background and development

The GSR System emerged within broader trends toward personalized self-regulation and reflective learning practices. According to publicly available sources, the system was developed over several years as an authorial framework focused on the exploration of internal states and emotional processes.

The system is delivered through guided sessions and educational programs and is intended for individual self-development rather than medical or psychological treatment [4].

Methodological approach

Public descriptions characterize the GSR System as a structured process that includes:

• work with internal states and emotional responses
• guided reflective sessions
• development of awareness and self-observation skills
• educational training formats

The system does not claim to diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions [5].

Research activity

Exploratory and pilot research related to the GSR System has been published in open scientific repositories [1][2]. These publications include datasets and preliminary analyses of physiological and electrophysiological parameters recorded during GSR sessions.

Reported measures include electroencephalography (EEG), heart rate variability, respiration patterns, electromyography (EMG), and galvanic skin response [1][3]. The available research materials are described as exploratory in nature and are presented as a basis for further scientific investigation, with reported observations indicating measurable changes within the scope of the conducted studies.

Media coverage

The GSR System has been discussed in international online publications covering self-development, emotional well-being, and emerging approaches to emotional self-regulation. Media coverage generally presents the system as part of a broader movement toward individualized practices of emotional awareness and personal growth [4][5].

Reception and limitations

Commentary notes that author-developed systems of emotional self-regulation and self-inquiry, such as the GSR System, are applied as structured tools for self-regulation, self-reflection, and educational practice.

Available observations and pilot data indicate the presence of recorded outcomes within the scope of current applications.

At the same time, it is noted that further large-scale, peer-reviewed scientific studies may contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the system’s mechanisms and to the expansion of research on its outcomes [4].

References

1. Ustinov, D., et al. Study of the Effect of GSR Technique on Human Electrophysiological Parameters. Zenodo, 2025.
2. Ustinov, D., et al. Study of the Effect of Regular GSR Sessions on Human Physiological Markers of Emotional Activity. Zenodo, 2025.
3. Open Science Framework. GSR-related exploratory research materials., 2025.
4. Worldcrunch. The Rise of Personalized Emotional Self-Regulation Practices: Examining the GSR Method., 2025.
5. DigiMagazine. What Is the GSR System? A Modern Approach to Self-Development and Emotional Balance., 2025.