Chang, Jen-HoJen-HoChangHuang, Chin-LanChin-LanHuangYI-CHENG LIN2020-06-112020-06-1120131389-4978https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/501638The 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.Pronoun flexibility; Psychological displacement paradigm in diary-writing (PDPD); Psychological distance; Writing therapy[SDGs]SDG3journal article10.1007/s10902-012-9321-yWOS:000316020700010