J Abnorm Psychol February 1997 PMID 9103721

Hiding feelings: the acute effects of inhibiting negative and positive emotion.

J J Gross, R W Levenson

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Discussions reflect a general acknowledgment of the article's insights, especially regarding cultural norms around emotional suppression, as seen in phrases like 'Vulnerability is often mistaken for weakness.' The tone is informative yet somewhat passive, with some posts just pointing out the source, such as 'Jumping down to #44, we find Gross & Levinson's (1997)...', indicating moderate engagement and limited depth or emotional investment.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of understanding emotional suppression, with some emphasizing cultural norms and referencing the research directly.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, as indicated by referencing specific studies and highlighting cultural contexts, but do not delve deeply into implications.

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The overall influence appears limited, with references to the article serving more as acknowledgment or brief commentary rather than advocating for change or exploring broad implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how suppressing emotions affects both emotional expression and physiological responses, finding that suppression reduced outward expressions and amusement levels in participants.
  • Suppression did not impact responses to neutral films but caused increased sympathetic nervous system activity during sad and amusing films, indicating heightened physiological arousal.
  • The findings suggest that inhibiting emotions can influence psychological functioning by altering emotional experiences and bodily reactions, which may have implications for understanding mental health and emotional regulation.]

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Aidan Wright
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Jumping down to #44, we find Gross & Levinson's (1997) Hiding Feelings: The acute effects of inhibiting negative and positive emotions. https://t.co/on3Qb5tYFt

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RT @aidangcw: Jumping down to #44, we find Gross & Levinson's (1997) Hiding Feelings: The acute effects of inhibiting negative and positive…

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Ranko
@ranc1.bsky.social · Bluesky

In many cultures, especially collectivist ones, emotional suppression is not just normalized, it's expected. Vulnerability is often mistaken for weakness. And expressing sadness or fear can feel like going off-script.

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RT @aidangcw: Jumping down to #44, we find Gross & Levinson's (1997) Hiding Feelings: The acute effects of inhibiting negative and positive…

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Aidan Wright
@aidangcw · X

Jumping down to #44, we find Gross & Levinson's (1997) Hiding Feelings: The acute effects of inhibiting negative and positive emotions. https://t.co/on3Qb5tYFt

Apr 27, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 15,535 followers View post →