Self-mourning in the digital age: Insights from Douban's Online Graveyard in Chinese

IF 9 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL

Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI:10.1016/j.chb.2025.108666

Qi Ai , Yansheng Mao , Huimin Huang

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Abstract

This study provides an in-depth analysis of self-mourning discourse within the “Tomb/Grave for Oneself” section of Douban's Online Graveyard, focusing on the types, temporal patterns, and emotional self-regulation processes involved in Chinese. Using a mixed-methods approach, it draws on the Affective Lexicon Ontology to reveal the multidimensionality of emotional expressions in Chinese online self-mourning, encompassing both negative emotions (e.g., pain, depression, anxiety) and positive emotions (e.g., hope, like). These findings underscore the dual role of online self-mourning platforms as spaces for emotional disclosure and psychological healing. Furthermore, the study identifies a temporal trajectory in emotional expressions, transitioning from past-oriented negative emotions to future-oriented positive ones, signaling a shift from trauma to self-renewal. This emotional transformation aligns with the process model of self-focused emotion regulation (Gross, 1998, 2015, 2024), highlighting the mechanisms through which online self-mourners achieve psychological resilience. The findings offer new insights into the emotional dynamics of online self-disclosure and its potential for fostering mental well-being.

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Computers in Human Behavior Multiple-

CiteScore

19.10

自引率

4.00%

发文量

381

审稿时长

40 days

期刊介绍： Computers in Human Behavior is a scholarly journal that explores the psychological aspects of computer use. It covers original theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, and software and book reviews. The journal examines both the use of computers in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields, and the psychological impact of computer use on individuals, groups, and society. Articles discuss topics such as professional practice, training, research, human development, learning, cognition, personality, and social interactions. It focuses on human interactions with computers, considering the computer as a medium through which human behaviors are shaped and expressed. Professionals interested in the psychological aspects of computer use will find this journal valuable, even with limited knowledge of computers.