J Pers Soc Psychol December 2018 PMID 28703602

The psychological health benefits of accepting negative emotions and thoughts: Laboratory, diary, and longitudinal evidence.

Brett Q Ford, Phoebe Lam, Oliver P John, Iris B Mauss

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The comments display strong agreement with the article, often referencing studies that link accepting negative feelings to long-term happiness, using words like 'research shows' and 'proves.' Users demonstrate high interest by sharing personal reflections and discussing concepts like 'toxic positivity,' showing they are deeply engaged in understanding the implications for mental health and emotional well-being.

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Accepting negative thoughts and emotions without judgment, called habitual acceptance, is associated with better psychological health, including greater well-being and less depression and anxiety.
Laboratory and longitudinal studies show that acceptance leads to less negative emotional response to stressors, both in controlled settings and in daily life, which then contributes to improved mental health over time.
These benefits are specific to accepting mental experiences and are not influenced by factors like gender, ethnicity, or SES, highlighting that acceptance helps manage negative emotions and reduces their impact on overall psychological well-being.

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傾向があった別の実験では、200人を対象に過去の嫌なことを思い出してもらうって作業を指示したうえで、6ヶ月後のメンタルをチェック結果ネガティブな感情をネガティブに思ってる人は、半年も過ぎてるのに、まだ過去の嫌な体験を引きずっていた https://t.co/Yj5Jaq5bHD 2,324人が対象 8カ国の学生

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5/6 This link between acceptance and psychological health was unique to *accepting mental experiences* and was NOT observed for accepting situations" src: https://t.co/oenzQYwpdw

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Lawrence James

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Ford BQ et al. (2018). The psychological health benefits of accepting negative emotions and thoughts: Laboratory, diary, and longitudinal evidence. https://t.co/HX5tluGUcf

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Pesquisa da Universidade da Califórnia mostra como pessoas que aceitam os sentimentos “ruins” são felizes em longo prazo. O estudo buscou analisar a relação entre o bem-estar emocional e as diferentes formas de lidar com os sentimentos. https://t.co/3rW0g17XGL https://t.co/RONREvFh2H

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#Acceptance enhances mental health. Do not try to fight your automatic negative thoughts (which will only exacerbate them). Instead, use self-compassion to merely witness them, without judgment. Acceptance, not resistance, lessons their negative impact. https://t.co/e0vFmQxGEC

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‘toxic positivity’ https://t.co/vF9gysq2Pt

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@GenePark It would’ve reflected the modern day recognition of the psychological health benefits of accepting negative emotions and thoughts.

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The psychological health benefits of accepting negative emotions and thoughts: Laboratory, diary, and longitudinal evidence. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/1b7uJc3ce4

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