Effects of abstract versus concrete rumination about anger on affect.

IF 2 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.1017/S1352465823000280

Carlotta V Heinzel, Michelle Moulds, Martin Kollárik, Roselind Lieb, Karina Wahl

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Abstract

Background: The processing-mode theory of rumination proposes that an abstract mode of rumination results in more maladaptive consequences than a concrete ruminative mode. It is supported by evidence mostly from the area of depression and little is known of the relative consequences of abstract versus concrete rumination for anger.

Aims: We investigated the differential effects of abstract versus concrete rumination about anger on individuals' current affect. We hypothesized that abstract rumination would increase current anger and negative affect, and decrease positive affect, to a greater extent than concrete rumination.

Method: In a within-subject design, 120 participants were instructed to focus on a past social event that resulted in intense anger and then to ruminate about the event in both an abstract and a concrete mode, in a randomly assigned order. Current anger, negative and positive affect were assessed before and after each rumination phase.

Results: Anger and negative affect increased and positive affect decreased from pre- to post-rumination. Contrary to expectations, these patterns were observed irrespective of the ruminative mode induced.

Conclusions: This initial study does not support the hypothesis that abstract and concrete rumination about anger have different consequences for current affect. Replications and more extensive designs are needed.

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关于愤怒的抽象反刍与具体反刍对情感的影响。

背景:反刍的加工模式理论认为，抽象的反刍模式比具体的反刍模式更容易导致适应不良的后果。它主要得到抑郁症领域的证据的支持，人们对抽象反刍与具体反刍对愤怒的相对影响知之甚少。目的:研究抽象反刍和具体反刍对个体当前情绪的不同影响。我们假设，与具体的反刍相比，抽象的反刍会在更大程度上增加当前的愤怒和消极情绪，减少积极情绪。方法:在主题内设计中，120名参与者被指示专注于过去导致强烈愤怒的社会事件，然后以随机分配的顺序，以抽象和具体的方式反思该事件。在每个反刍阶段前后分别评估当前愤怒情绪、消极情绪和积极情绪。结果:反刍前后愤怒情绪和消极情绪增加，积极情绪减少。与预期相反，这些模式与诱导的反刍模式无关。结论:这一初步研究不支持关于愤怒的抽象反刍和具体反刍对当前情绪有不同影响的假设。需要复制和更广泛的设计。

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： An international multidisciplinary journal aimed primarily at members of the helping and teaching professions. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy features original research papers, covering both experimental and clinical work, that contribute to the theory, practice and evolution of cognitive and behaviour therapy. The journal aims to reflect and influence the continuing changes in the concepts, methodology, and techniques of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. A particular feature of the journal is its broad ranging scope - both in terms of topics and types of study covered. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy encompasses most areas of human behaviour and experience, and represents many different research methods, from randomized controlled trials to detailed case studies.