Psychol Sci November 2013 PMID 23012270

Grin and bear it: the influence of manipulated facial expression on the stress response.

Tara L Kraft, Sarah D Pressman

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Discussions consistently express support for the research, with posts citing specific examples such as smiling during stressful situations improving stress regulation and referencing studies on facial expressions affecting mood. The tone varies from enthusiastic encouragement to curiosity, emphasizing the practical benefits and scientific backing of the article's conclusions.

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Herun
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Reference: ⁣ ⁣ 1. Edlow, Brian L. et al. (2019), Data from: 7 Tesla MRI of the ex vivo human brain at 100 micron resolution, Dryad, Dataset / CC0 Public Domain.⁣ 2. Kraft, Tara L., and Sarah D. Pressman. “Grin and bear it: The influence of manipulated facial expression on the

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Scott Lear, PhD
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Feeling stressed? Try smiling.

Jan 15, 2024 · 7 likes · 3,037 followers View post →
د. محمد علي الاحبابي
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الإبتسامة، حتى و إن كانت غير طبيعية فإنها تساهم في تخفيف التوتر و القلق و تحسين المزاج و الصحة القلبية كذلك و هذا ما طرحته هذه الدراسة. #محمد_الأحبابي https://t.co/710OA23f8k

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Dr Michael Mol
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People who smile during a stressful task are able to better regulate their stress response compared to those who did not smile. Next time the going gets tough, try to at least grin and bear it! https://t.co/vTbTP3sbR4

Feb 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 23,613 followers View post →
ปราง Self-Growth
@Maprangself · X

ที่มา: Kraft, T. L., & Pressman, S. D. (2012). "Grin and bear it: The influence of manipulated facial expression on the stress response." Psychological Science.

Jan 23, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,057 followers View post →
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@eiu @boothreference Learn more here: https://t.co/B9FUEWez16 @BoothBTC

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@La_Bushi A ver, Maica oye campanas y no sabe dónde, pero cierto es que hay estudios que dicen que las expresiones faciales pueden alterar el estado de ánimo! https://t.co/SEEh2FWk1j

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クラフト&プレスマン(2012年)カンザス大学: 1. ストレスの多い作業中に笑った人は、その後心拍数が低くなりました。 2. 無理に作った笑顔でも、ストレス反応を軽減し、生理的な回復を早めました。 https://t.co/lZv2veDPve

Apr 12, 2025 · 22 followers View post →
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RT @Maprangself: ที่มา: Kraft, T. L., & Pressman, S. D. (2012). "Grin and bear it: The influence of manipulated facial expression on the s…

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@Maprangself · X

ที่มา: Kraft, T. L., & Pressman, S. D. (2012). "Grin and bear it: The influence of manipulated facial expression on the stress response." Psychological Science.

Jan 23, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,057 followers View post →
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RT @Drbinali_: الإبتسامة، حتى و إن كانت غير طبيعية فإنها تساهم في تخفيف التوتر و القلق و تحسين المزاج و الصحة القلبية كذلك و هذا ما طرحته ه…

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د. محمد علي الاحبابي
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الإبتسامة، حتى و إن كانت غير طبيعية فإنها تساهم في تخفيف التوتر و القلق و تحسين المزاج و الصحة القلبية كذلك و هذا ما طرحته هذه الدراسة. #محمد_الأحبابي https://t.co/710OA23f8k

Aug 12, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,391 followers View post →
Herun
@_herun07 · X

Reference: ⁣ ⁣ 1. Edlow, Brian L. et al. (2019), Data from: 7 Tesla MRI of the ex vivo human brain at 100 micron resolution, Dryad, Dataset / CC0 Public Domain.⁣ 2. Kraft, Tara L., and Sarah D. Pressman. “Grin and bear it: The influence of manipulated facial expression on the

Aug 11, 2024 · 19 likes · 24,170 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
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Feeling stressed? Try smiling.

Jan 15, 2024 · 7 likes · 3,037 followers View post →
k_ripTopCity
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Smiling actually improves health.

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Dr. Sarah Pressman
@sarahpressman · X

in our work from 10 years ago, we showed that standard pen in mouth was nowhere close to as effective as an amplified condition that more closely matched a real (Duchenne) smile. https://t.co/jArx2jMPil https://t.co/4TDZD3Oqmd

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Zu einer Studie dazu gehts hier: https://t.co/FvM78zL0b1

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RT @CarePlusHP: Smiling looks good, feels good, and may even be linked to living longer. (Read the article here: https://t.co/5rYjWPo4y5.)…

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@CarePlusHP · X

Smiling looks good, feels good, and may even be linked to living longer. (Read the article here: https://t.co/5rYjWPo4y5.) It’s #WorldSmileDay, so smile today, and smile often! https://t.co/mFrKLJksN1

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@eiu Learn more about the benefits of smiling here: https://t.co/B9FUEWez16 @BoothBTC @boothreference

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Booth Library, EIU
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Did you know? Studies show that SMILING :) when you're stressed has physiological & psychological benefits! Stop by the Marvin Foyer & try it yourself in front of a mirror! Share your beautiful smiles at #Boothsmiles! Learn more: https://t.co/B9FUEWez16 @eiu @boothreference https://t.co/uIw9idMelz

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Booth Library, EIU
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@eiu @boothreference Learn more here: https://t.co/B9FUEWez16 @BoothBTC

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Grin and bear it: the influence of manipulated facial expression on the stress response. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/47QyZcW3mf

May 8, 2019 · 63 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

People who smile during a stressful task are able to better regulate their stress response compared to those who did not smile. Next time the going gets tough, try to at least grin and bear it! https://t.co/vTbTP3sbR4

Feb 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 23,613 followers View post →