Annu Rev Psychol September 2014 PMID 24405362

The psychology of change: self-affirmation and social psychological intervention.

Geoffrey L Cohen, David K Sherman

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The group shows a high level of interest, referencing specific sections like 'psychological threat' and discussing practical applications, which indicates they find the article relevant. Words like 'useful,' 'covers a lot of ground,' and 'game changer' highlight the perceived importance and influence of the publication, reflecting both curiosity and recognition of its significance in social psychology.

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  • People have a fundamental need to feel good about themselves, and when they face threats to their self-esteem, they can become stressed and defensive, which can hinder their growth and performance.
  • Self-affirmation interventions involve individuals writing about their core personal values, which helps expand their view of themselves and reduces the negative impact of threats to their self-integrity, leading to better outcomes in areas like education, health, and relationships.
  • These interventions can create a positive cycle where improved self-view leads to more adaptive behaviors, which in turn strengthen the self and social systems over time, producing long-lasting benefits supported by research across multiple disciplines.]

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@TamakiCoaching · X

個人レベルで ミッションやビジョン、 バリューを持つことは、 本当に大切だと感じた。 ↑ 激しく同意です。 https://t.co/w8857vpkAS こちらのスタンフォード大学の論文にもありますが、 私たちは人生で大切にしたい 核となる価値観を確認することで、 ストレスと防衛的反応を減らすことができます。 https://t.co/sOsUUkLpIk

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@MarcRuizDeMinte También es más eficaz trabajar sobre fortalezas y valores personales que no es sino una versión más actualizada y perfilada de lo que tradicionalmente eran las intervenciones de auto-afirmación: https://t.co/jIReCZISd9

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@rellypops @watts_lj Check this one out - covers a lot of ground and is useful because it's a gentle way into the topic. Cohen, G.L. and Sherman, D.K. (2014) ‘The Psychology of Change: Self-Affirmation and Social Psychological Intervention’, Annual Review of Psychology, 65(1), pp. 333–371.

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@JuliaMinson Maybe this? "Key to understanding the effects of affirmation is psychological threat, the perception of an environmental challenge to the adequacy of the self...an inner alarm that arouses vigilance and the motive to reaffirm the self" https://t.co/xNvRVoFRW8

Jan 8, 2022 · 1 like · 5,079 followers View post →
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@Infoventurer This review was really useful - covers a lot of ground. Cohen, G.L. and Sherman, D.K. (2014) ‘The Psychology of Change: Self-Affirmation and Social Psychological Intervention’, Annual Review of Psychology, 65(1), pp. 333–371.

Dec 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1,372 followers View post →
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Further reading: Cohen and Sherman, 2014 https://t.co/mWo7L2tuCZ Good morning Follow the Ghana Science Association on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X

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Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 11(4), 621-629. 2. Cohen, G.L., Sherman D.K. (2014). The psychology of change: self-affirmation and social psychological intervention. Annual Review of Psychology, 65, 333–71. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 3. Rana, M. (2018). Positive

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Sumber: Vids by pins soulxsigh Cohen, G. L., & Sherman, D. K. (2014). The psychology of change: Self-affirmation and social psychological intervention. Annual Review of Psychology. Steele, C. M. (1988). The psychology of self-affirmation: Sustaining the integrity of the self.

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Further reading: Cohen and Sherman, 2014 https://t.co/mWo7L2tuCZ Good morning Follow the Ghana Science Association on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X

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Cohen, G. L., & Sherman, D. K. (2014). The psychology of change: Self-affirmation and social psychological intervention. Annual review of psychology, 65, 333-371. (訂正。ダンスの例が出てくるのはこっちだった…)

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Andy Luttrell
@AndyLuttrell5 · X

@JuliaMinson Maybe this? "Key to understanding the effects of affirmation is psychological threat, the perception of an environmental challenge to the adequacy of the self...an inner alarm that arouses vigilance and the motive to reaffirm the self" https://t.co/xNvRVoFRW8

Jan 8, 2022 · 1 like · 5,079 followers View post →
Dr. JD
@jasondowns · X

@rellypops @watts_lj Check this one out - covers a lot of ground and is useful because it's a gentle way into the topic. Cohen, G.L. and Sherman, D.K. (2014) ‘The Psychology of Change: Self-Affirmation and Social Psychological Intervention’, Annual Review of Psychology, 65(1), pp. 333–371.

Dec 30, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,372 followers View post →
Dr. JD
@jasondowns · X

@Infoventurer This review was really useful - covers a lot of ground. Cohen, G.L. and Sherman, D.K. (2014) ‘The Psychology of Change: Self-Affirmation and Social Psychological Intervention’, Annual Review of Psychology, 65(1), pp. 333–371.

Dec 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1,372 followers View post →
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RT @TamakiCoaching: 個人レベルで ミッションやビジョン、 バリューを持つことは、 本当に大切だと感じた。 ↑ 激しく同意です。 https://t.co/w8857vpkAS こちらのスタンフォード大学の論文にもありますが、 私たちは人生で大切にしたい 核…

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@TamakiCoaching · X

個人レベルで ミッションやビジョン、 バリューを持つことは、 本当に大切だと感じた。 ↑ 激しく同意です。 https://t.co/w8857vpkAS こちらのスタンフォード大学の論文にもありますが、 私たちは人生で大切にしたい 核となる価値観を確認することで、 ストレスと防衛的反応を減らすことができます。 https://t.co/sOsUUkLpIk

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good old days "But when Milton Rokeach threatened Americans’ conception of themselves as compassionate—with a brief insinuation that they valued their own freedom more than the freedom of others—their support for civil rights strengthened in a lasting way."https://t.co/Zw5y9CFKn0

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Gonzalo Hervás
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@MarcRuizDeMinte También es más eficaz trabajar sobre fortalezas y valores personales que no es sino una versión más actualizada y perfilada de lo que tradicionalmente eran las intervenciones de auto-afirmación: https://t.co/jIReCZISd9

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