Researchers have documented the consequences of both expressing and suppressing emotion using between-subjects designs. It may be argued, however, that successful adaptation depends not so much on any one regulatory process, but ability to flexibly enhance or suppress emotional expression in accord with situational demands. We tested this hypothesis among New York City college students aftermath September 11th terrorist attacks. Subjects' performance a laboratory task which they enhanced...

There is growing interest in complicated grief reactions as a possible new diagnostic category for inclusion the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. However, no research has yet shown that incremental validity (i.e., predicts unique variance functioning). The authors addressed this issue 2 studies by comparing grief, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms with different measures functioning (interviewer ratings, friend self-report, autonomic arousal)....

Traditional theories of coping emphasize the value attending to and expressing negative emotion while recovering from traumatic life events. However, recent evidence suggests that tendency direct attention away affective experience (i.e., repressive coping) may promote resilience following extremely aversive events (e.g., death a spouse). The current study extends this line investigation by showing both bereaved nonbereaved individuals who exhibited behavior--as measured discrepancy between...

Though long-standing clinical observation reflected in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., text rev.) suggests that rage characteristic borderline personality disorder (BPD) often appears response to perceived rejection, role rejection triggering BPD has never been empirically tested. Extending basic research on sensitivity a sample, priming-pronunciation experiment 21-day experience-sampling diary examined contingent relationship between participants...

Recent evidence suggests that the sensitivity of emotion responses to changing context may be a key element psychological adjustment and psychopathology (Bonanno et al., 2007; Rottenberg, Kasch, Gross, & Gotlib, 2002). However, there have been no previous investigations examine following stressful life events. This investigation addressed this deficit in sample middle-aged bereaved adults (N = 48) whose were measured as they described loss non-loss-related events during laboratory interview...

A core feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the tendency to evaluate one's experience with extreme polarity (i.e., feeling all good or bad; Beck, Freeman, & Davis, 2004; Kernberg, 1975; Linehan, 1993). In this investigation, we examined within-person reports in individuals BPD and healthy adults over course a 21-day, experience-sampling diary. We applied multilevel modeling techniques (Rafaeli, Rogers, Ravelle, 2007) capture covariance momentary negative positive features...

Despite interest in human-animal interaction, few studies have tested whether the presence of a dog facilitates children's emotional responding. Preadolescents (n = 99) were randomly assigned to complete Trier Social Stress Test either with or without their pet dog. Children rated positive and negative affect, high frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) was assessed throughout session. reported higher affect when they completed task dog, although there no differences for HF-HRV. who had...

Background Disruptions in emotion processing are common across psychological disorders. Research suggests that differentiation (ED; specificity language used to characterize one’s emotional experience) and self-efficacy (ESE; perceived ability understand manage emotions) important transdiagnostic factors associated with various benefits. Whether ED ESE can be improved adults remains largely unclear. Methods Using a longitudinal prospective design, we tested brief online training targeting...

Adolescence is a critical stage often linked to risky behaviors, including substance use, with significant developmental and public health implications. Social media provides lens into adolescent self-expression, but interpreting emotional contextual signals remains complex. This study applies Large Language Models (LLMs) analyze adolescents' social posts, uncovering patterns (e.g., sadness, guilt, fear, joy) factors family, peers, school) related use. Heatmap machine learning analyses...

College students face significant mental health challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence suggests mental-health burdens are substantial and resources limited. We sought to replicate research supporting a one-time daily ambulatory intervention facilitate regulation of negative emotion increase generation positive emotion. The Daily Coping Toolkit (DCT) was developed at outset pandemic effective in boosting mood front-line medical personnel an open-trial (Coifman, K....

Abstract Background & Purpose Primary prevention of COVID-19 has focused on encouraging compliance with specific behaviors that restrict contagion. This investigation sought to characterize engagement in these U.S. adults early during the pandemic and build explanatory models psychological processes drive them. Methods US were recruited through Qualtrics Research Panels (N = 324; 55% female; Mage 50.91, SD 15.98) completed 10 days online reports emotion, perceived susceptibility worry,...

Abstract A common approach to attract students in the United States geosciences is emphasize outdoor experiences natural world. However, it unclear how successful this strategy is. Specifically, have been less than other sciences at recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects different perspectives and life experiences. Here we present survey of enrolled College Algebra Hispanic-serving institution southwestern where, 1550 surveyed, 55.3% identified as an underrepresented minority (URM). We...

Self-care behaviors aimed at maintaining physical and mental health are often recommended during stressful contexts. We tested emotional predictors of self-care (healthy eating, exercise, engaging in a hobby, relaxation/meditation, time spent with supportive person, talking online friends/family) the COVID-19 pandemic their consequences. hypothesized reciprocal within-person process whereby positive affect increases (Hypothesis 1) increase while decreasing negative 2).

Research on human–animal interaction in children has been studied isolation rather than integrated with core theories of children's relationships. This study is one the first to examine how relationships pet dogs are related their human (parent–child attachments, friendships) and child adjustment, include observational assessment interactions dog. Children (9 11 years old, n = 99) completed questionnaires regarding dogs, parents, friends. Half were observed interacting teachers reported...