Motiv Emot August 2015 PMID 26500382

Why crying does and sometimes does not seem to alleviate mood: a quasi-experimental study.

Asmir Gračanin, Ad J J M Vingerhoets, Igor Kardum, Marina Zupčić, Maja Šantek, Mia Šimić

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently highlight that crying causes a short-term dip in mood, as seen in statements like 'a dip in mood immediately afterward,' but also emphasize the eventual mood boost after about 90 minutes, using words like 'significantly better.' The tone varies from curiosity in questions about emotional robotics to scientific interest in the mechanisms behind emotional relief, demonstrating a nuanced understanding and engagement with the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the research findings that crying temporarily worsens mood but ultimately improves long-term feelings, aligning with the study's results.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high curiosity about why crying affects mood and how emotions can be modeled or understood, showing genuine interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific parts of the study and related concepts like social support and emotional processes, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the findings influence how people think about emotional release, possibly affecting attitudes towards crying and emotional health.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that immediately after crying, people's mood worsened temporarily, but in the long run, their mood improved and even became better than before the emotional event.
  • Crying in the lab caused a short-term increase in negative feelings, but this was followed by a recovery period where mood returned to baseline and then improved.
  • The results help explain why some studies see crying as helpful for mood, while others see it as harmful; it’s a matter of timing—initial mood drops, but long-term mood can improve after crying.]

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