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Comparing the Effects of Three Online Cognitive Reappraisal Trainings on Well-Being

Authors: Rachel M. Ranney, Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Ozlem Ayduk

Published in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Issue 5/2017

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This experimental training study examined which of three brief online cognitive reappraisal training protocols best enhances well-being and emotion regulation in response to stressful events. Participants were randomly assigned to learn positive reframing, self-distancing, or temporal distancing, and were asked to practice these techniques in their daily lives as interpersonal stressors arose naturally. The control group was instructed to continue regulating their emotions as they naturally would. Compared to the control, all training groups showed decreased negative emotional reactivity to the visualization of a recent stressful event 2 weeks post-training. They also showed a significant increase in general well-being from baseline to post-training. Participants’ change in reappraisal accounted for the training groups’ increased well-being.

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Title: Comparing the Effects of Three Online Cognitive Reappraisal Trainings on Well-Being
Authors: Rachel M. Ranney
Emma Bruehlman-Senecal
Ozlem Ayduk
Publication date: 25-07-2016
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Happiness Studies / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-016-9779-0

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