The Psychological Displacement Paradigm in Diary-Writing (PDPD) and its Psychological Benefits
Journal
Journal of Happiness Studies
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
1
Pages
155-167
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the psychological displacement paradigm in diary-writing (PDPD) had both immediate and short-term psychological benefits. Participants were randomly assigned to write about their recent negative life experiences two times a week for 2 weeks in PDPD group or comparison group. Results revealed that the PDPD group displayed a decrease in negative emotion and an increase in positive emotion immediately after each writing session; they also showed an increase in psychological well-being relative to the comparison group for at least 2 weeks. Implications for PDPD are discussed. ? 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
Subjects
Pronoun flexibility; Psychological displacement paradigm in diary-writing (PDPD); Psychological distance; Writing therapy
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Type
journal article