Cogn Emot May 2005 PMID 21852891

Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires.

Barbara L Fredrickson, Christine Branigan

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This collection of discussions demonstrates high interest and agreement with the article, with many referencing the broaden-and-build theory and positive emotions' role in expanding attention, using words like 'explores,' 'supports,' and 'enhances' to convey the importance and relevance of the research. The tone and content reveal a focus on understanding psychological mechanisms and real-world applications, indicating deep engagement and perceived high impact.

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Abstract in brief

  • Positive emotions like amusement and contentment help people pay attention more broadly and thinkflexibly, while neutral feelings limit these mental processes.
  • Experiments with college students showed that when people felt positive emotions, their focus and ideas expanded, whereas negative emotions like anger and anxiety constricted them.
  • These findings suggest that experiencing positive emotions can boost emotional well-being and physical health by widening attention and thought options.

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中沢草太
@SotaNakazawa · X

参考文献 1. Fredrickson BL. The Role of Positive Emotions in Positive Psychology. Am Psychol. 2001 2. Fredrickson BL, Branigan C. Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires. 3. Isen AM. Positive affect and decision making.

Jan 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 293 followers View post →
Fatima Maria Felisberti
@ffelisberti · X

Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoire. Compared to a neutral state, positive emotions broadened the scope of attention in Experiment 1 and thought‐action repertoires in Experiment 2. #emotion https://t.co/uorI6xkWIz https://t.co/1FGCYvVfow

Apr 1, 2020 · 1 like · 1,885 followers View post →
Josh De Weerd, M.Ed.
@joshdeweerd · X

“Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires” by Fredrickson and Branigan. This study explores how positive emotions, including joy, can broaden individuals’ attention and cognitive processes, ultimately enhancing learning & problem-solving

Apr 11, 2024 · 2,152 followers View post →
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@MAVIS92h · X

งานวิจัยเรื่องอารมณ์บวกช่วยขยายความคิด หัวข้อ: Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires. โดยให้อาสาสมัครดูคลิปวิดีโอเพื่อกระตุ้นอารมณ์ต่าง ๆ (เช่น ความสุข, ความกลัว, ความโกรธ)

Jul 13, 2025 · 380 followers View post →
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@MAVIS92h · X

https://t.co/hCAzms6uJT Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires - PubMed

Jul 13, 2025 · 380 followers View post →
SenlisaSerenity
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https://t.co/hCAzms6uJT Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires - PubMed

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@MAVIS92h · X

งานวิจัยเรื่องอารมณ์บวกช่วยขยายความคิด หัวข้อ: Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires. โดยให้อาสาสมัครดูคลิปวิดีโอเพื่อกระตุ้นอารมณ์ต่าง ๆ (เช่น ความสุข, ความกลัว, ความโกรธ)

Jul 13, 2025 · 380 followers View post →
Daniela Keusen
@DanielaKeusen · X

The broaden‐and‐build theory hypothesises that #positiveEmotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires. Barbara L. Fredrickson & Christine Branigan https://t.co/nHdkOmMKXW

Apr 28, 2025 · 68 followers View post →
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@re_fresh_jp · X

【ポジティブ思考のメリット】 ポジティブな感情は注意力と思考行動のレパートリーの範囲を広げる https://t.co/hFxqlfrk3c

Feb 16, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
SenlisaSerenity
@SenlisaSerenity · X

Aug 4, 2024 · 240 followers View post →
Josh De Weerd, M.Ed.
@joshdeweerd · X

“Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires” by Fredrickson and Branigan. This study explores how positive emotions, including joy, can broaden individuals’ attention and cognitive processes, ultimately enhancing learning & problem-solving

Apr 11, 2024 · 2,152 followers View post →
中沢草太
@SotaNakazawa · X

参考文献 1. Fredrickson BL. The Role of Positive Emotions in Positive Psychology. Am Psychol. 2001 2. Fredrickson BL, Branigan C. Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires. 3. Isen AM. Positive affect and decision making.

Jan 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 293 followers View post →
Fatima Maria Felisberti
@ffelisberti · X

Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoire. Compared to a neutral state, positive emotions broadened the scope of attention in Experiment 1 and thought‐action repertoires in Experiment 2. #emotion https://t.co/uorI6xkWIz https://t.co/1FGCYvVfow

Apr 1, 2020 · 1 like · 1,885 followers View post →
Cathryn LeBel
@CathrynLebel · X

Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought-action repertoires (Fredrickson and Branigan, 2015) is a paper that explores the broaden-and-build theory hypothesis, using two experiments. #psyo3131dal #kt

Apr 9, 2019 · 43 followers View post →