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July 2017 PMID 28674404

Third-person self-talk facilitates emotion regulation without engaging cognitive control: Converging evidence from ERP and fMRI.

Jason S Moser, Adrienne Dougherty, Whitney I Mattson, Benjamin Katz, Tim P Moran, Darwin Guevarra, Holly Shablack, Ozlem Ayduk, John Jonides, Marc G Berman, Ethan Kross

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Several discussions highlight the research's findings, with users emphasizing that talking about oneself in the third person can help control emotions more effortlessly, using phrases like 'facilitates emotion regulation' and 'without much mental effort.' The tone is generally positive, recognizing the practical potential of this approach while not delving deeply into scientific details, which reflects a moderate level of interest and engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express agreement with the findings, noting the potential benefits of third-person self-talk for emotion regulation.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, mentioning the significance of the research and its applications, but without deep technical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate some engagement by referencing how the method may be useful in everyday situations, such as managing emotions or mental health.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests this research could influence future emotion regulation strategies or psychological approaches, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Thirdperson selftalk helps regulate emotions by providing psychological distance from negative stimuli, allowing self-control without the need for active cognitive effort.
  • The study used neural measures like ERPs and fMRI to show that talking to oneself in the third person reduces emotional reactivity and self-referential processing, but does not increase cognitive control activity.
  • Overall, thirdperson selftalk appears to be an effortless way to manage emotions, similar to how we think about others, making self-regulation easier without engaging complex mental control processes.]
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hideyuki takahashi
@hideman2009 · X

そういえばこんな論文があった． （自分のことを三人称的に語るだけで，感情が調整される，というもの） Third-person self-talk facilitates emotion regulation without engaging cognitive control: Converging evidence from ERP and fMRI https://t.co/UPQhkquau3 https://t.co/WoG0gKXLws

Jan 2, 2022 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,580 followers View post →
hideyuki takahashi
@hideman2009 · X

Third-person self-talk facilitates emotion regulation without engaging cognitive control: Converging evidence from ERP and fMRI https://t.co/UPQhkqLdw3

Jan 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,580 followers View post →

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hideyuki takahashi
@hideman2009 · X

そういえばこんな論文があった． （自分のことを三人称的に語るだけで，感情が調整される，というもの） Third-person self-talk facilitates emotion regulation without engaging cognitive control: Converging evidence from ERP and fMRI https://t.co/UPQhkquau3 https://t.co/WoG0gKXLws

Jan 2, 2022 · 10 likes · 1 share · 6,580 followers View post →
hideyuki takahashi
@hideman2009 · X

Third-person self-talk facilitates emotion regulation without engaging cognitive control: Converging evidence from ERP and fMRI https://t.co/UPQhkquau3

Dec 22, 2021 · 6,580 followers View post →
hideyuki takahashi
@hideman2009 · X

Third-person self-talk facilitates emotion regulation without engaging cognitive control: Converging evidence from ERP and fMRI https://t.co/UPQhkqLdw3

Jan 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,580 followers View post →